Japanese symbol for “cowering”
じたじた
じたじた
Romaji: jitajita
cowering; recoiling; overwhelmed
In Japanese, cowering is じたじた (jitajita).
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
- adv, adv-to, vs cowering; recoiling; overwhelmed
Other Japanese words for “cowering”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 畏縮 | いしゅく ishuku | wincing; cowering; shrinking |
| チリチリ | チリチリ chirichiri | cowering (in fear); shrinking back; being petrified |
See also: Chinese symbol for “cowering”.
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