Japanese symbol for “tenor”
趣
おもむき
Romaji: omomuki
meaning; tenor; gist
In Japanese, tenor is 趣, read おもむき (omomuki).
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 meaning; tenor; gist
- n effect; influence
- n appearance; aspect
- n grace; charm; refinement; taste; elegance
Written forms: 趣、趣き. Readings: おもむき.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “tenor”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 論調 | ろんちょう ronchou | tone (of argument); tenor; drift |
| テナー | テナー tenaa | tenor |
| テノール | テノール tenooru | tenor |
| 趣意 | しゅい shui | opinion; view; purport |
| 次中音 | じちゅうおん jichuuon | tenor |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 趣味 | しゅみ shumi | hobby; pastime |
| 趣旨 | しゅし shushi | meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist |
| 趣向 | しゅこう shukou | plan; idea; design |
| 多趣味 | たしゅみ tashumi | having various interests; wide range of interests |
| 趣意 | しゅい shui | opinion; view; purport |
| 意趣 | いしゅ ishu | grudge; malice; spite |
See also: Chinese symbol for “tenor”.
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