Japanese symbol for “turmeric”
鬱金
うこん
Romaji: ukon
turmeric (Curcuma domestica)
In Japanese, turmeric is 鬱金, read うこん (ukon).
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 turmeric (Curcuma domestica)
Written forms: 鬱金、欝金. Readings: うこん、ウコン.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “turmeric”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ターメリック | ターメリック taamerikku | turmeric |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 憂鬱 | ゆううつ yuuutsu | depression; melancholy; dejection |
| 鬱陶しい | うっとうしい uttoushii | gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing |
| 鬱憤 | うっぷん uppun | resentment; grudge; pent-up anger |
| 陰鬱 | いんうつ in'utsu | gloomy; melancholy; dreary |
| 鬱屈 | うっくつ ukkutsu | gloomy |
| 躁鬱 | そううつ souutsu | manic depression; mood swing |
| お金 | おかね okane | money |
| 資金 | しきん shikin | funds; capital |
See also: Chinese symbol for “turmeric”.
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