Japanese symbol for “ultrasound”

In Japanese, ultrasound is エコー (ekoo).

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. n echo
2. n, vs, vt echo (comp)
3. n ultrasound (scan) (med)

Other Japanese words for “ultrasound”

See also: Chinese symbol for “ultrasound”.

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