Japanese symbol for “charmer”
使い
つかい
Romaji: tsukai
errand; mission; going on an errand
In Japanese, charmer is 使い, read つかい (tsukai).
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 errand; mission; going on an errand
- n messenger; bearer; errand boy; errand girl
- n familiar spirit
- n-pref, n-suf use; usage; user; trainer; tamer; handler
Written forms: 使い、遣い. Readings: つかい.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “charmer”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 男殺し | おとこごろし otokogoroshi | temptress; flirt; minx |
| 誘惑者 | ゆうわくしゃ yuuwakusha | seducer; tempter; temptress |
| 褒め上手 | ほめじょうず homejouzu | being good at giving compliments; person who is good at giving compliments; charmer |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 使用 | しよう shiyou | use; application; employment |
| 使う | つかう tsukau | to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use |
| 大使館 | たいしかん taishikan | embassy |
| 行使 | こうし koushi | use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.) |
| 大使 | たいし taishi | ambassador |
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.