Japanese symbol for “armadillo”
アルマジロ
アルマジロ
Romaji: arumajiro
armadillo
In Japanese, armadillo is アルマジロ (arumajiro).
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 armadillo
Written forms: —. Readings: アルマジロ、アーマジロ.
Other Japanese words for “armadillo”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 鎧鼠 | よろいねずみ yoroinezumi | armadillo |
| 犰狳 | きゅうよ kyuuyo | armadillo |
See also: Chinese symbol for “armadillo”.
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.