Japanese symbol for “thymus”
胸腺
きょうせん
Romaji: kyousen
thymus
In Japanese, thymus is 胸腺, read きょうせん (kyousen).
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 thymus (anat)
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 度胸 | どきょう dokyou | courage; bravery; pluck |
| 胸部 | きょうぶ kyoubu | chest; breast |
| 胸元 | むなもと munamoto | breast; chest |
| 胸像 | きょうぞう kyouzou | bust (sculpture); half-length portrait |
| 胸中 | きょうちゅう kyouchuu | one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions |
| 胸襟 | きょうきん kyoukin | one's heart |
| 甲状腺 | こうじょうせん koujousen | thyroid (gland) |
| 前立腺 | ぜんりつせん zenritsusen | prostate (gland) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “thymus”.
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