Japanese symbol for “baldy”
禿
はげ
Romaji: hage
baldness; bald head
In Japanese, baldy is 禿, read はげ (hage).
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 baldness; bald head
- n bald person; baldy
- n idiot; moron
Written forms: 禿、禿げ. Readings: はげ、ハゲ.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 禿げる | はげる hageru | to lose hair; to become bald |
| 禿頭 | はげあたま hageatama | bald head |
| 禿鷹 | はげたか hagetaka | vulture; condor |
| 禿鷲 | はげわし hagewashi | Old World vulture |
| 禿び | ちび chibi | small child; pipsqueak; small fry |
| 丸禿 | まるはげ maruhage | complete baldness |
See also: Chinese symbol for “baldy”.
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