Japanese symbol for “sure”
確か
たしか
Romaji: tashika
sure; certain; positive; definite
In Japanese, sure is 確か, read たしか (tashika).
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 sure; certain; positive; definite
- adj-na reliable; trustworthy; safe; sound; firm; accurate
- adv If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly; If I remember rightly
Written forms: 確か、確、慥か. Readings: たしか.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “sure”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 確実 | かくじつ kakujitsu | certain; sure; definite |
| 必然 | ひつぜん hitsuzen | inevitable; necessary; certain |
| 定か | さだか sadaka | definite; sure |
| 手堅い | てがたい tegatai | sound; sure; safe |
| シュア | シュア shua | sure; certain; trustworthy |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 確認 | かくにん kakunin | confirmation; verification; validation |
| 確実 | かくじつ kakujitsu | certain; sure; definite |
| 確保 | かくほ kakuho | securing; obtaining; ensuring |
| 確定 | かくてい kakutei | decision; settlement; confirmation |
| 明確 | めいかく meikaku | clear; precise; definite |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sure”.
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