Japanese symbol for “trapdoor”
迫り
せり
Romaji: seri
stage elevator; trapdoor
In Japanese, trapdoor is 迫り, read せり (seri).
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 stage elevator; trapdoor
Written forms: 迫り、迫. Readings: せり、セリ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “trapdoor”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 落とし戸 | おとしと otoshito | trapdoor; flap door |
| 仕掛け扉 | しかけとびら shikaketobira | trapdoor; trap door |
| 跳ね上げ戸 | はねあげど haneagedo | trapdoor; trap door; flap door |
| 隠し戸 | かくしど kakushido | hidden door; secret door; trapdoor |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 迫る | せまる semaru | to approach; to draw near; to be imminent |
| 脅迫 | きょうはく kyouhaku | threat; menace; coercion |
| 迫力 | はくりょく hakuryoku | impressiveness; impact; force |
| 圧迫 | あっぱく appaku | pressure |
| 迫害 | はくがい hakugai | persecution; oppression |
| 緊迫 | きんぱく kinpaku | tension; strain |
See also: Chinese symbol for “trapdoor”.
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