Japanese symbol for “faq”

よくある質問

よくあるしつもん

Romaji: yokuarushitsumon

frequently asked questions; FAQ

In Japanese, faq is よくある質問, read よくあるしつもん (yokuarushitsumon).

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

exp, n frequently asked questions; FAQ

Written forms: よくある質問、良くある質問. Readings: よくあるしつもん.

Kanji and stroke order

質

substance, quality, matter

on: シツ、シチ、チ
kun: たち、ただ.す、もと、わりふ

15 strokes · JLPT 3

問

question, ask, problem

on: モン
kun: と.う、と.い、とん

11 strokes · JLPT 3

Other Japanese words for “faq”

Word	Reading	Meaning
ＦＡＱ	エフ・エー・キュー efu・ee・kyuu	frequently asked questions; FAQ
よくあるご質問	よくあるごしつもん yokuarugoshitsumon	frequently asked questions; FAQ

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

Word	Reading	Meaning
質問	しつもん shitsumon	question; inquiry; enquiry
物質	ぶっしつ busshitsu	material; substance
体質	たいしつ taishitsu	constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease)
本質	ほんしつ honshitsu	essence; true nature; substance
品質	ひんしつ hinshitsu	quality (of a product or a service)
性質	せいしつ seishitsu	nature (of a person); disposition; temperament
問題	もんだい mondai	question (e.g. on a test); problem
疑問	ぎもん gimon	doubt; question; suspicion