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Japanese symbol for “betray”

Romaji: uragiru
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to go back on

In Japanese, betray is , read (uragiru).

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

  1. v5r, vt to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to go back on; to be unfaithful (to)
  2. v5r, vt to disappoint; to let down

Kanji and stroke order

back, amidst, in
on: リ
kun: うら
13 strokes · JLPT 2
cut, cutoff, be sharp
on: セツ、サイ
kun: き.る、-き.る、き.り、-き.り
4 strokes · JLPT 3

Other Japanese words for “betray”

WordReadingMeaning
うる uruto betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.)
ねがえる negaeruto change sides; to double-cross; to betray
つうじる tsuujiruto communicate secretly (with the enemy); to conspire (with); to betray
うらがえる uragaeruto betray; to double-cross
つうずる tsuuzuruto communicate secretly (with the enemy); to conspire (with); to betray

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
うらがえし uragaeshiinside out; upside down
うらがわ uragawathe reverse (side); back (side); other side
うらおもて uraomoteback and front; inside and outside; both sides
うらづけ urazukesupport (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof
ひょうり hyourifront and back; inside and outside; two sides
たいせつ taisetsuimportant; significant; serious
いっさい issaiall; everything; entirety
てきせつ tekisetsuappropriate; suitable; fitting

See also: Chinese symbol for “betray”.

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.

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