Japanese symbol for “bob”
ボブ
ボブ
Romaji: bobu
bob (haircut)
In Japanese, bob is ボブ (bobu).
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 bob (haircut)
Written forms: —. Readings: ボブ、ボッブ.
Other Japanese words for “bob”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 断髪 | だんぱつ danpatsu | bobbed hair; bob |
See also: Chinese symbol for “bob”.
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.