Japanese symbol for “circus”
サーカス
サーカス
Romaji: saakasu
circus
In Japanese, circus is サーカス (saakasu).
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 circus
Other Japanese words for “circus”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| サーカス団 | サーカスだん saakasudan | circus (company, troupe) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “circus”.
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.