Japanese symbol for “bro”
ニキ
ニキ
Romaji: niki
bro; person who can be relied upon; dependable person
In Japanese, bro is ニキ (niki).
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-suf bro; person who can be relied upon; dependable person
Other Japanese words for “bro”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| マイメン | マイメン maimen | close friend; beloved family; person one respects |
See also: Chinese symbol for “bro”.
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.