Japanese symbol for “apocalypse”
アポカリプス
アポカリプス
Romaji: apokaripusu
apocalypse
In Japanese, apocalypse is アポカリプス (apokaripusu).
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 apocalypse
Other Japanese words for “apocalypse”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 黙示録 | もくしろく mokushiroku | Revelation (book of the Bible); the Apocalypse |
| 世紀末 | せいきまつ seikimatsu | end of the world (esp. in fiction); apocalypse |
See also: Chinese symbol for “apocalypse”.
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