Japanese symbol for “valve”
バルブ
バルブ
Romaji: barubu
valve
In Japanese, valve is バルブ (barubu).
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 valve
Written forms: —. Readings: バルブ、ヴァルヴ.
Other Japanese words for “valve”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 弁 | べん ben | valve |
| 弁膜 | べんまく benmaku | valve (of the heart and the veins) |
| 活栓 | かっせん kassen | valve; faucet; tap |
See also: Chinese symbol for “valve”.
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