Japanese symbol for “alcoholic”
アル中
アルちゅう
Romaji: aruchuu
alcoholism
In Japanese, alcoholic is アル中, read アルちゅう (aruchuu).
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 alcoholism
- n alcoholic; drunkard
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “alcoholic”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| アルコホリック | アルコホリック arukohorikku | alcoholic; alcoholism |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 中心 | ちゅうしん chuushin | center; centre; middle |
| 途中 | とちゅう tochuu | on the way; en route |
| 中央 | ちゅうおう chuuou | centre; center; middle |
| 集中 | しゅうちゅう shuuchuu | concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention |
| 中止 | ちゅうし chuushi | interruption; discontinuance; suspension |
| 中身 | なかみ nakami | contents; interior; filling |
See also: Chinese symbol for “alcoholic”.
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