Japanese symbol for “cinematographer”
カメラマン
カメラマン
Romaji: kameraman
photographer
In Japanese, cinematographer is カメラマン (kameraman).
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 photographer
- n cameraman; camera operator; cinematographer
Other Japanese words for “cinematographer”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 撮影監督 | さつえいかんとく satsueikantoku | director of photography; cinematographer |
See also: Chinese symbol for “cinematographer”.
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.