Japanese symbol for “boo”
わっ
わっ
Romaji: wa
boo! (sound used to scare someone)
In Japanese, boo is わっ (wa).
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
- int boo! (sound used to scare someone)
- int ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation)
- int ulp (consternation)
Written forms: —. Readings: わっ、ワッ.
Other Japanese words for “boo”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| わ | わ wa | boo! |
| ブー | ブー buu | beep; honk (car horn); buzz (buzzer) |
| 野次る | やじる yajiru | to jeer (at); to hoot; to boo |
| ばあ | ばあ baa | boo! (as in "peak-a-boo!") |
| 恨めしや | うらめしや urameshiya | curse you; boo |
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.