Japanese symbol for “squat”
スクワット
スクワット
Romaji: sukuwatto
squat (exercise)
In Japanese, squat is スクワット (sukuwatto).
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 squat (exercise)
Written forms: —. Readings: スクワット、スクアット.
Other Japanese words for “squat”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| しゃがむ | しゃがむ shagamu | to squat; to crouch |
| 座する | ざする zasuru | to sit; to squat |
| 座す | ざす zasu | to sit; to squat |
| しゃがみ込む | しゃがみこむ shagamikomu | to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees) |
| 蹲む | つくなむ tsukunamu | to squat; to crouch |
See also: Chinese symbol for “squat”.
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