Japanese symbol for “slipstream”
後流
こうりゅう
Romaji: kouryuu
slipstream
In Japanese, slipstream is 後流, read こうりゅう (kouryuu).
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 slipstream
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “slipstream”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| スリップストリーム | スリップストリーム surippusutoriimu | slipstream |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 最後 | さいご saigo | end; conclusion |
| 今後 | こんご kongo | from now on; hereafter |
| 午後 | ごご gogo | afternoon; p.m. |
| 後半 | こうはん kouhan | second half; latter half |
| 後ろ | うしろ ushiro | back; behind; rear |
| 直後 | ちょくご chokugo | immediately following |
| 流れ | ながれ nagare | flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; current |
| 交流 | こうりゅう kouryuu | exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction |
See also: Chinese symbol for “slipstream”.
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