Japanese symbol for “sway”
揺るがす
ゆるがす
Romaji: yurugasu
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
In Japanese, sway is 揺るがす, read ゆるがす (yurugasu).
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
- v5s, vt to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
Written forms: 揺るがす、揺がす. Readings: ゆるがす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “sway”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 揺らぐ | ゆらぐ yuragu | to swing; to sway; to shake |
| 支配 | しはい shihai | control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing; influence |
| 揺れる | ゆれる yureru | to shake; to sway; to rock |
| 揺さぶる | ゆさぶる yusaburu | to shake; to jolt; to rock |
| 揺れ動く | ゆれうごく yureugoku | to shake; to tremble; to sway |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 動揺 | どうよう douyou | shaking; trembling; pitching |
| 揺る | ゆる yuru | to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle) |
| 揺らぐ | ゆらぐ yuragu | to swing; to sway; to shake |
| 揺さぶり | ゆさぶり yusaburi | shaking; jolting |
| 揺れる | ゆれる yureru | to shake; to sway; to rock |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sway”.
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