Japanese symbol for “buzzing”
じー
じー
Romaji: jii
buzzing (e.g. of insects); chirring
In Japanese, buzzing is じー (jii).
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
- adv-to buzzing (e.g. of insects); chirring
- adv-to whirring (e.g. of a reel); humming (of electronics); hissing; fizzing
Written forms: —. Readings: じー、じーっ.
Other Japanese words for “buzzing”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ジージー | ジージー jiijii | buzzing (of a machine, appliance, etc.); humming |
| ビリッと | ビリッと biritto | ripping; tearing; vibrating |
| ジンジン | ジンジン jinjin | buzzing; chirring; chirping (of insects) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “buzzing”.
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.
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