Japanese symbol for “solemn”
荘厳
そうごん
Romaji: sougon
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent
In Japanese, solemn is 荘厳, read そうごん (sougon).
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
- adj-na, n solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “solemn”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 厳か | おごそか ogosoka | solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave |
| 重厚 | じゅうこう juukou | profound; deep; grave |
| 厳粛 | げんしゅく genshuku | grave; solemn; serious |
| 粛 | しゅく shuku | solemn; respectful; reverent |
| 重々しい | おもおもしい omoomoshii | serious; grave; dignified |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 別荘 | べっそう bessou | holiday house; vacation home; villa |
| 山荘 | さんそう sansou | mountain villa; mountain retreat; mountain cottage |
| 荘園 | しょうえん shouen | manor; demesne |
| 荘司 | しょうじ shouji | administrator of a manor |
| 厳しい | きびしい kibishii | severe; strict; rigid |
| 厳格 | げんかく genkaku | strict; severe; stern |
| 厳重 | げんじゅう genjuu | strict; severe; stringent |
| 尊厳 | そんげん songen | dignity; majesty; sanctity |
See also: Chinese symbol for “solemn”.
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