Japanese symbol for “barbecue”
ＢＢＱ
バーベキュー
Romaji: baabekyuu
barbecue; barbeque; BBQ
In Japanese, barbecue is ＢＢＱ, read バーベキュー (baabekyuu).
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 barbecue; barbeque; BBQ (food)
Written forms: ＢＢＱ、バーベＱ. Readings: バーベキュー、バーベキュウ.
Other Japanese words for “barbecue”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 焼く | やく yaku | to roast; to broil; to grill |
See also: Chinese symbol for “barbecue”.
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.