Japanese symbol for “disagreement”
不服
ふふく
Romaji: fufuku
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection
In Japanese, disagreement is 不服, read ふふく (fufuku).
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
- adj-na, n dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “disagreement”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 食い違い | くいちがい kuichigai | difference; disagreement; conflict |
| 不和 | ふわ fuwa | discord; trouble; dissension |
| 否 | ひ hi | disapproval; disagreement |
| 否 | いな ina | disagreement; objection; disapproval |
| 不一致 | ふいっち fuitchi | discrepancy; discord; disagreement |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 不明 | ふめい fumei | unclear; obscure; indistinct |
| 不安 | ふあん fuan | anxiety; uneasiness; worry |
| 不足 | ふそく fusoku | insufficiency; deficiency; shortage |
| 不満 | ふまん fuman | dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure |
| 不可能 | ふかのう fukanou | impossible |
| 不思議 | ふしぎ fushigi | wonderful; marvelous; strange |
| 制服 | せいふく seifuku | uniform |
| 服装 | ふくそう fukusou | attire; dress; clothes |
See also: Chinese symbol for “disagreement”.
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