Japanese symbol for “siphon”
サイフォン
サイフォン
Romaji: saifon
siphon
In Japanese, siphon is サイフォン (saifon).
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 siphon
Written forms: —. Readings: サイフォン、サイホン.
Other Japanese words for “siphon”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 曲管 | きょっかん kyokkan | siphon; curved pipe |
| 吸水管 | きゅうすいかん kyuusuikan | siphon; suction pipe |
| 水管 | すいかん suikan | siphon (mollusk organ) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “siphon”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.