Japanese symbol for “betray”
裏切る
うらぎる
Romaji: uragiru
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to go back on
In Japanese, betray is 裏切る, read うらぎる (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
- v5r, vt to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to go back on; to be unfaithful (to)
- v5r, vt to disappoint; to let down
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “betray”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 売る | うる uru | to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.) |
| 寝返る | ねがえる negaeru | to change sides; to double-cross; to betray |
| 通じる | つうじる tsuujiru | to communicate secretly (with the enemy); to conspire (with); to betray |
| 裏返る | うらがえる uragaeru | to betray; to double-cross |
| 通ずる | つうずる tsuuzuru | to communicate secretly (with the enemy); to conspire (with); to betray |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 裏返し | うらがえし uragaeshi | inside out; upside down |
| 裏側 | うらがわ uragawa | the reverse (side); back (side); other side |
| 裏表 | うらおもて uraomote | back and front; inside and outside; both sides |
| 裏付け | うらづけ urazuke | support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof |
| 表裏 | ひょうり hyouri | front and back; inside and outside; two sides |
| 大切 | たいせつ taisetsu | important; significant; serious |
| 一切 | いっさい issai | all; everything; entirety |
| 適切 | てきせつ tekisetsu | appropriate; suitable; fitting |
See also: Chinese symbol for “betray”.
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