Japanese symbol for “zigzag”
ジグザグ
ジグザグ
Romaji: jiguzagu
zig-zag; zigzag
In Japanese, zigzag is ジグザグ (jiguzagu).
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, adj-no, n zig-zag; zigzag
Other Japanese words for “zigzag”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 九十九折 | つづらおり tsuzuraori | winding; meandering; sinuous |
| 曲がりくねる | まがりくねる magarikuneru | to bend many times; to turn and twist; to zigzag |
| 羊腸 | ようちょう youchou | winding; zigzag; meandering |
| 折れ線 | おれせん oresen | broken line; zigzag; polygonal line |
See also: Chinese symbol for “zigzag”.
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