Japanese symbol for “bun”
バン
バン
Romaji: ban
bun (hairstyle)
In Japanese, bun is バン (ban).
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 bun (hairstyle)
Other Japanese words for “bun”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 髷 | まげ mage | bun (hairstyle); chignon; topknot |
| バンズ | バンズ banzu | (hamburger) buns; bun |
| お団子ヘア | おだんごヘア odangohea | bun (hairstyle) |
| 髻鬟 | けいかん keikan | bun (hair); topknot |
| お団子頭 | おだんごあたま odangoatama | bun (hairstyle) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “bun”.
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.