Japanese symbol for “avatar”
アバター
アバター
Romaji: abataa
avatar (incarnation of an immortal being in Hindu)
In Japanese, avatar is アバター (abataa).
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 avatar (incarnation of an immortal being in Hindu)
- n avatar (icon or representation of a user in a shared virtual reality) (comp)
Written forms: —. Readings: アバター、アバタール、アヴァター、アヴァタール.
Other Japanese words for “avatar”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 権化 | ごんげ gonge | incarnation (of Buddha or bodhisattva); avatar |
| 化身 | けしん keshin | avatar; incarnation |
| 化現 | けげん kegen | manifesting in a bodily form (of a god or Buddha); incarnation; avatar |
| 化人 | けにん kenin | manifesting in human form (of a Buddha or Bodhisattva); avatar |
See also: Chinese symbol for “avatar”.
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.