Japanese symbol for “trowel”
鏝
こて
Romaji: kote
flat-iron
In Japanese, trowel is 鏝, read こて (kote).
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 flat-iron
- n soldering iron
- n crimper; curling tongs
- n trowel
Written forms: 鏝. Readings: こて、コテ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “trowel”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 金箆 | かなべら kanabera | spatula; trowel |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| クシメ鏝 | クシメごて kushimegote | notched trowel |
| 泥鏝 | でいまん deiman | plastering trowel |
| 鏝絵 | こてえ kotee | plaster relief carving |
See also: Chinese symbol for “trowel”.
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