Japanese symbol for “carp”
カープ
カープ
Romaji: kaapu
carp
In Japanese, carp is カープ (kaapu).
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 carp
Other Japanese words for “carp”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ケチを付ける | ケチをつける kechiotsukeru | to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about) |
| ケチ付ける | ケチつける kechitsukeru | to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “carp”.
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.