Japanese symbol for “decoy”
デコイ
デコイ
Romaji: dekoi
decoy
In Japanese, decoy is デコイ (dekoi).
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 decoy
Other Japanese words for “decoy”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 囮 | おとり otori | decoy; bait; lure |
| 媒鳥 | ばいちょう baichou | decoy (bird) |
| 好餌 | こうじ kouji | bait; decoy; lure |
See also: Chinese symbol for “decoy”.
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.