Japanese symbol for “upright”
律儀
りちぎ
Romaji: richigi
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious
In Japanese, upright is 律儀, read りちぎ (richigi).
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
- adj-na, n upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
Written forms: 律儀、律義. Readings: りちぎ、りつぎ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “upright”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 清廉 | せいれん seiren | honest; upright; cleanhanded |
| 真っ直ぐ | まっすぐ massugu | straight (ahead); direct; upright |
| 潔い | いさぎよい isagiyoi | upright; righteous; honest |
| 実体 | じってい jittei | honest; trustworthy; upright |
| 鉛直 | えんちょく enchoku | upright; vertical; perpendicular |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 法律 | ほうりつ houritsu | law; legislation; act |
| 規律 | きりつ kiritsu | order; observance; discipline |
| 旋律 | せんりつ senritsu | melody; tune |
| 一律 | いちりつ ichiritsu | uniform; even; across-the-board |
| 自律 | じりつ jiritsu | autonomy; self-control; self-discipline |
| 戒律 | かいりつ kairitsu | (religious) precept; discipline; commandment |
| 儀式 | ぎしき gishiki | ceremony; rite; ritual |
| 礼儀 | れいぎ reigi | manners; courtesy; etiquette |
See also: Chinese symbol for “upright”.
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