Japanese symbol for “eyebrow”
眉
まゆ
Romaji: mayu
eyebrow; eyebrows
In Japanese, eyebrow is 眉, read まゆ (mayu).
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 eyebrow; eyebrows
Written forms: 眉. Readings: まゆ、まみえ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “eyebrow”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 眉毛 | まゆげ mayuge | eyebrow |
| アイブロウ | アイブロウ aiburou | eyebrow (in makeup contexts) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 眉毛 | まゆげ mayuge | eyebrow |
| 眉間 | みけん miken | brow; glabella; middle forehead |
| 焦眉 | しょうび shoubi | emergency; urgency; imminence |
| 眉山 | まゆやま mayuyama | peak of the arch of an eyebrow |
| 白眉 | はくび hakubi | finest example; the best (of) |
| 眉目 | びもく bimoku | face; looks; features |
See also: Chinese symbol for “eyebrow”.
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