Japanese symbol for “synonym”
別名
べつめい
Romaji: betsumei
another name; different name; synonym
In Japanese, synonym is 別名, read べつめい (betsumei).
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 another name; different name; synonym
- n alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume
Written forms: 別名. Readings: べつめい、べつみょう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “synonym”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 同義語 | どうぎご dougigo | synonym |
| 代名詞 | だいめいし daimeishi | synonym; classic example; pattern |
| 異名 | いみょう imyou | synonym |
| シノニム | シノニム shinonimu | synonym |
| 別称 | べっしょう besshou | another name; synonym |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 特別 | とくべつ tokubetsu | special; particular; extraordinary |
| 別に | べつに betsuni | (not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially |
| 差別 | さべつ sabetsu | distinction; differentiation; discrimination |
| 別れ | わかれ wakare | parting (of people); separation; farewell |
| 区別 | くべつ kubetsu | distinction; differentiation; discrimination |
| 性別 | せいべつ seibetsu | (distinction of) sex; gender |
| 名前 | なまえ namae | name |
| 有名 | ゆうめい yuumei | famous; well-known |
See also: Chinese symbol for “synonym”.
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