Japanese symbol for “unlocking”
開錠
かいじょう
Romaji: kaijou
unlocking
In Japanese, unlocking is 開錠, read かいじょう (kaijou).
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, vi, vs unlocking
Written forms: 開錠、解錠. Readings: かいじょう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “unlocking”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| アンロック | アンロック anrokku | unlocking |
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 |
| 手錠 | てじょう tejou | handcuffs; manacles |
| 錠剤 | じょうざい jouzai | pill; lozenge; tablet |
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