Japanese symbol for “tremble”
揺らぐ
ゆらぐ
Romaji: yuragu
to swing; to sway; to shake; to tremble
In Japanese, tremble is 揺らぐ, read ゆらぐ (yuragu).
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
- v5g, vi to swing; to sway; to shake; to tremble
- v5g, vi to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “tremble”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 揺れる | ゆれる yureru | to shake; to sway; to rock |
| 震える | ふるえる furueru | to shiver; to shake; to quake |
| 揺るぐ | ゆるぐ yurugu | to shake; to waver; to tremble |
| 揺れ動く | ゆれうごく yureugoku | to shake; to tremble; to sway |
| 震わす | ふるわす furuwasu | to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 動揺 | どうよう douyou | shaking; trembling; pitching |
| 揺るがす | ゆるがす yurugasu | to shake; to swing; to sway |
| 揺る | ゆる yuru | to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle) |
| 揺さぶり | ゆさぶり yusaburi | shaking; jolting |
| 揺れる | ゆれる yureru | to shake; to sway; to rock |
See also: Chinese symbol for “tremble”.
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