King's Kung-Fu& Tai Chi

Japanese symbol for “tubular”

Romaji: kanjou
tubular

In Japanese, tubular is , read (kanjou).

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

  1. adj-no, n tubular

Kanji and stroke order

pipe, tube, wind instrument
on: カン
kun: くだ
14 strokes · JLPT 2
status quo, conditions, circumstances
on: ジョウ
7 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “tubular”

WordReadingMeaning
つつじょう tsutsujoucylindrical; tubular

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
かんり kanricontrol; management (e.g. of a business)
ほかん hokancharge; custody; safekeeping
けっかん kekkanblood vessel; vein
かんかつ kankatsujurisdiction; control
かんせい kanseicontrol (by the state); controlling; coordination
はいかん haikanplumbing; piping
じょうたい joutaistate; condition; situation
じょうきょう joukyoustate of affairs; situation; conditions

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.

Last posts

  1. Preventing Rust on Practice Swords and Choosing the Right Oil
  2. Choosing a Tai Chi Competition Sword for Performance
  3. Best Tai Chi Swords for Smaller Hands and How to Choose
  4. Best Lightweight Tai Chi Swords for Seniors
  5. Best Wooden Tai Chi Sabers for Beginners and How to Choose
  6. Buying a Tai Chi Broadsword for Practice
  7. Stainless Steel vs Chrome-Plated Jian for Martial Arts
  8. Why Your Tai Chi Sword Rattles and How to Buy a Better One
  9. Choosing the Right Sword Tassel for Balance and Style
  10. Choosing a Tai Chi Sword Bag for Daily Practice