Japanese symbol for “shovel”
スコップ
スコップ
Romaji: sukoppu
shovel; spade; scoop
In Japanese, shovel is スコップ (sukoppu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n shovel; spade; scoop
Other Japanese words for “shovel”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| シャベル | シャベル shaberu | shovel |
| 掻く | かく kaku | to shovel; to paddle |
| かき込む | かきこむ kakikomu | to bolt down (food); to gulp down; to shovel (into one's mouth) |
| かっ込む | かっこむ kakkomu | to bolt down (food); to gulp down; to shovel (into one's mouth) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “shovel”.
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