Japanese symbol for “cockroach”
ゴキ
ゴキ
Romaji: goki
cockroach
In Japanese, cockroach is ゴキ (goki).
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 cockroach
Written forms: —. Readings: ゴキ、ごき.
Other Japanese words for “cockroach”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| コックローチ | コックローチ kokkuroochi | cockroach |
| 蜚蠊 | ごきぶり gokiburi | cockroach |
| 御器噛 | ごきかぶり gokikaburi | cockroach |
| 油虫 | あぶらむし aburamushi | cockroach |
| Ｇ | ジー jii | cockroach |
See also: Chinese symbol for “cockroach”.
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