Japanese symbol for “camphor”
カンフル
カンフル
Romaji: kanfuru
camphor
In Japanese, camphor is カンフル (kanfuru).
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 camphor
- n shot in the arm; stimulus; impetus
Other Japanese words for “camphor”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 樟脳 | しょうのう shounou | camphor |
| カンフル剤 | カンフルざい kanfuruzai | camphor (used as a cardiotonic drug) |
| カンファー | カンファー kanfaa | camphor |
See also: Chinese symbol for “camphor”.
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.