Japanese symbol for “accomplice”
相棒
あいぼう
Romaji: aibou
partner; pal; accomplice
In Japanese, accomplice is 相棒, read あいぼう (aibou).
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 partner; pal; accomplice
Written forms: 相棒、合棒. Readings: あいぼう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “accomplice”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 同類 | どうるい dourui | the same kind; accomplice; partner |
| グル | グル guru | accomplice; conspirator; cohort |
| 従犯 | じゅうはん juuhan | accomplice; complicity |
| 加担者 | かたんしゃ katansha | accomplice |
| 共犯者 | きょうはんしゃ kyouhansha | accomplice; co-conspirator |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 相手 | あいて aite | companion; partner; company |
| 相談 | そうだん soudan | consultation; discussion; discussing |
| 相当 | そうとう soutou | corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to |
| 首相 | しゅしょう shushou | prime minister; chancellor (Germany, Austria, etc.); premier |
| 相互 | そうご sougo | mutual; reciprocal |
| 相撲 | すもう sumou | sumo (wrestling) |
| 泥棒 | どろぼう dorobou | thief; burglar; robber |
| 鉄棒 | てつぼう tetsubou | iron rod; iron bar; iron club |
See also: Chinese symbol for “accomplice”.
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