Japanese symbol for “upholstery”

内装

ないそう

Romaji: naisou

interior design; interior; upholstery

In Japanese, upholstery is 内装, read ないそう (naisou).

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Meanings

n, vs, vt interior design; interior; upholstery

Kanji and stroke order

内

inside, within, between

on: ナイ、ダイ
kun: うち

4 strokes · JLPT 2

装

attire, dress, pretend

on: ソウ、ショウ
kun: よそお.う、よそお.い

12 strokes · JLPT 2

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

Word	Reading	Meaning
内容	ないよう naiyou	contents; content; substance
国内	こくない kokunai	within the country; inside the county; domestic
内部	ないぶ naibu	interior; inside; internal
以内	いない inai	within; inside of; less than
案内	あんない annai	guidance; leading (the way); showing around
内閣	ないかく naikaku	cabinet (of a government); ministry
装置	そうち souchi	equipment; device; installation
武装	ぶそう busou	arms; armament; taking up arms

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