Japanese symbol for “tab”
タブ
タブ
Romaji: tabu
tab (character, key)
In Japanese, tab is タブ (tabu).
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 tab (character, key)
- n tab (in a window) (comp)
- n tab (flap or strip of material)
Other Japanese words for “tab”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 付け | つけ tsuke | tab (for later payment); credit |
See also: Chinese symbol for “tab”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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