Japanese symbol for “unboxing”
開封
かいふう
Romaji: kaifuu
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal
In Japanese, unboxing is 開封, read かいふう (kaifuu).
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, vs, vt opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal
- n, vs, vt unboxing (a product)
- n unsealed mail
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 開催 | かいさい kaisai | holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics) |
| 公開 | こうかい koukai | opening to the public; making available to the public; exhibiting |
| 開発 | かいはつ kaihatsu | development; cultivation; application |
| 開始 | かいし kaishi | start; commencement; beginning |
| 展開 | てんかい tenkai | development; evolution; progression |
| 開放 | かいほう kaihou | opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open |
| 封鎖 | ふうさ fuusa | blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area) |
| 封筒 | ふうとう fuutou | envelope |
See also: Chinese symbol for “unboxing”.
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