Japanese symbol for “forty”
４０
よんじゅう
Romaji: yonjuu
forty; 40
In Japanese, forty is ４０, read よんじゅう (yonjuu).
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
- num forty; 40
Written forms: ４０、四十、四〇、四拾. Readings: よんじゅう、しじゅう、よそ.
Other Japanese words for “forty”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| フォーティー | フォーティー footii | forty |
See also: Chinese symbol for “forty”.
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