Japanese symbol for “debut”
デビュー
デビュー
Romaji: debyuu
debut; doing something for the first time
In Japanese, debut is デビュー (debyuu).
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, vi, vs debut; doing something for the first time
- n, vi, vs starting anew; starting afresh
Written forms: —. Readings: デビュー、デビュウ.
Other Japanese words for “debut”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 処女 | しょじょ shojo | debut; maiden (e.g. voyage) |
| お披露目 | おひろめ ohirome | (formal) announcement; unveiling; introduction |
| 初舞台 | はつぶたい hatsubutai | debut; initial stage appearance |
| 出初め | でぞめ dezome | debut |
| 新登場 | しんとうじょう shintoujou | debut; first appearance; new release |
See also: Chinese symbol for “debut”.
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.