Japanese symbol for “symptom”
兆し
きざし
Romaji: kizashi
sign; indication; omen; symptom
In Japanese, symptom is 兆し, read きざし (kizashi).
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 sign; indication; omen; symptom
Written forms: 兆し、萌し. Readings: きざし.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “symptom”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 兆候 | ちょうこう choukou | sign; indication; omen |
| 症候 | しょうこう shoukou | symptom |
| 徴 | ちょう chou | sign; indication; symptom |
| 病徴 | びょうちょう byouchou | symptom |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 兆候 | ちょうこう choukou | sign; indication; omen |
| 前兆 | ぜんちょう zenchou | omen; portent; sign |
| 吉兆 | きっちょう kitchou | lucky omen; good omen |
| 予兆 | よちょう yochou | omen; sign; notice |
| 凶兆 | きょうちょう kyouchou | evil omen |
See also: Chinese symbol for “symptom”.
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