Japanese symbol for “aristocrat”
貴人
きじん
Romaji: kijin
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
In Japanese, aristocrat is 貴人, read きじん (kijin).
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 aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
Written forms: 貴人. Readings: きじん、きにん、あてびと、うまひと.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “aristocrat”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| アリストクラット | アリストクラット arisutokuratto | aristocrat |
| 王公 | おうこう oukou | noble; aristocrat |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 貴重 | きちょう kichou | precious; valuable |
| 貴族 | きぞく kizoku | nobility; aristocracy; peerage |
| 兄貴 | あにき aniki | elder brother; big brother |
| 貴方 | あなた anata | you |
| 貴金属 | ききんぞく kikinzoku | precious metal |
| 人間 | にんげん ningen | human being; human; person |
| 個人 | こじん kojin | individual; private person; personal |
| 人気 | にんき ninki | popularity; public favor |
See also: Chinese symbol for “aristocrat”.
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