Japanese symbol for “alligator”
アリゲーター
アリゲーター
Romaji: arigeetaa
alligator
In Japanese, alligator is アリゲーター (arigeetaa).
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 alligator
Other Japanese words for “alligator”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 鰐 | わに wani | crocodile; alligator |
| 鰐口 | わにぐち waniguchi | alligator |
| 鰐魚 | がくぎょ gakugyo | crocodile; alligator; crocodilian |
See also: Chinese symbol for “alligator”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.