Japanese symbol for “crescent”
クレセント
クレセント
Romaji: kuresento
crescent
In Japanese, crescent is クレセント (kuresento).
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 crescent
- n crescent lock
Written forms: —. Readings: クレセント、クレッセント.
Other Japanese words for “crescent”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 彎月 | わんげつ wangetsu | crescent |
See also: Chinese symbol for “crescent”.
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.