Japanese symbol for “chaplain”
チャプレン
チャプレン
Romaji: chapuren
chaplain
In Japanese, chaplain is チャプレン (chapuren).
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 chaplain
Other Japanese words for “chaplain”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 軍僧 | ぐんそう gunsou | chaplain |
| 教誨師 | きょうかいし kyoukaishi | (prison) chaplain |
See also: Chinese symbol for “chaplain”.
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