Japanese symbol for “tuck”
上げ
あげ
Romaji: age
tuck (e.g. in a dress)
In Japanese, tuck is 上げ, read あげ (age).
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, n-suf tuck (e.g. in a dress)
- n rise (e.g. in price)
Written forms: 上げ、揚げ. Readings: あげ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “tuck”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| タック | タック takku | tuck (clothing, sewing) |
| 包む | くるむ kurumu | to wrap up (in); to roll up (in); to tuck (up) |
| 襞 | ひだ hida | fold; pleat; gathers |
| 挟み込む | はさみこむ hasamikomu | to insert; to put between; to tuck (into) |
| まくり上げる | まくりあげる makuriageru | to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 以上 | いじょう ijou | not less than ...; ... and over; ... and above |
| 売り上げ | うりあげ uriage | amount sold; sales; proceeds |
| 上昇 | じょうしょう joushou | rising; ascending; climbing |
| 向上 | こうじょう koujou | elevation; rise; improvement |
| 上司 | じょうし joushi | (one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups |
| 地上 | ちじょう chijou | above ground; on the ground; earth's surface |
See also: Chinese symbol for “tuck”.
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