Japanese symbol for “alpha”
Α
アルファ
Romaji: arufa
alpha
In Japanese, alpha is Α, read アルファ (arufa).
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 alpha
Written forms: Α、α. Readings: アルファ、アルファー.
Other Japanese words for “alpha”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 首星 | しゅせい shusei | brightest star in a constellation; Alpha |
See also: Chinese symbol for “alpha”.
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.