Japanese symbol for “bulletproof”
防弾
ぼうだん
Romaji: boudan
bulletproof; bombproof
In Japanese, bulletproof is 防弾, read ぼうだん (boudan).
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
- adj-no, n bulletproof; bombproof
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “bulletproof”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 弾除け | たまよけ tamayoke | bulletproof; protection (or charm) against bullets |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 防衛 | ぼうえい bouei | defense; defence; protection |
| 防止 | ぼうし boushi | prevention; check |
| 予防 | よぼう yobou | prevention; protection (against); precaution |
| 防御 | ぼうぎょ bougyo | defense; defence; safeguard |
| 防災 | ぼうさい bousai | disaster preparedness; prevention of damage resulting from a natural disaster; protection against disaster |
| 消防 | しょうぼう shoubou | fire fighting |
| 爆弾 | ばくだん bakudan | bomb |
| 弾圧 | だんあつ dan'atsu | oppression; suppression; pressure |
See also: Chinese symbol for “bulletproof”.
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