Japanese symbol for “capsule”
カプセル
カプセル
Romaji: kapuseru
capsule
In Japanese, capsule is カプセル (kapuseru).
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 capsule
Other Japanese words for “capsule”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 蒴果 | さくか sakuka | capsule (type of dehiscent fruit) |
| 被膜 | ひまく himaku | capsule; tunic |
| 蒴 | さく saku | capsule (moss sporangium) |
| 莢膜 | きょうまく kyoumaku | (bacterial) capsule |
| 膠嚢 | こうのう kounou | (gelatin) capsule |
See also: Chinese symbol for “capsule”.
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.