Japanese symbol for “catnip”
犬薄荷
いぬはっか
Romaji: inuhakka
catnip (Nepeta cataria); catmint
In Japanese, catnip is 犬薄荷, read いぬはっか (inuhakka).
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 catnip (Nepeta cataria); catmint
Written forms: 犬薄荷. Readings: いぬはっか、イヌハッカ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “catnip”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 筑摩薄荷 | ちくまはっか chikumahakka | catnip (Nepeta cataria); catmint |
| キャットニップ | キャットニップ kyattonippu | cat nip; catnip; catmint |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 愛犬 | あいけん aiken | pet dog; beloved dog |
| 飼い犬 | かいいぬ kaiinu | pet dog |
| 野犬 | やけん yaken | stray dog; ownerless dog |
| 盲導犬 | もうどうけん moudouken | guide dog; seeing-eye dog |
| 負け犬 | まけいぬ makeinu | loser; failure; underdog |
| 猟犬 | りょうけん ryouken | hound; hunting dog; gun dog |
| 薄い | うすい usui | thin (of an object) |
| 薄暗い | うすぐらい usugurai | dim; gloomy |
| 荷物 | にもつ nimotsu | luggage; baggage; package |
See also: Chinese symbol for “catnip”.
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