Japanese symbol for “alchemist”
錬金術師
れんきんじゅつし
Romaji: renkinjutsushi
alchemist
In Japanese, alchemist is 錬金術師, read れんきんじゅつし (renkinjutsushi).
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 alchemist
Written forms: 錬金術師、錬金術士. Readings: れんきんじゅつし.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “alchemist”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| アルケミスト | アルケミスト arukemisuto | alchemist |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 錬金術 | れんきんじゅつ renkinjutsu | alchemy |
| 鍛錬 | たんれん tanren | tempering (metal); annealing; forging |
| 精錬 | せいれん seiren | refining; refinement; smelting |
| 百戦錬磨 | ひゃくせんれんま hyakusenrenma | veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles |
| 錬成 | れんせい rensei | training; drilling; strengthening |
| 百錬 | ひゃくれん hyakuren | well-tempered; well drilled; well trained |
| お金 | おかね okane | money |
| 資金 | しきん shikin | funds; capital |
| 技術 | ぎじゅつ gijutsu | technology; engineering |
| 教師 | きょうし kyoushi | teacher; instructor |
See also: Chinese symbol for “alchemist”.
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