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Japanese symbol for “gemini”

Romaji: futagoza
Gemini (constellation); the Twins

In Japanese, gemini is , read (futagoza).

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

  1. n Gemini (constellation); the Twins (astron)

Written forms: . Readings: .

Kanji and stroke order

pair, set, comparison
on: ソウ
kun: ふた、たぐい、ならぶ、ふたつ
4 strokes · JLPT 2
child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM
on: シ、ス、ツ
kun: こ、-こ、ね
3 strokes · JLPT 4
squat, seat, cushion
on: ザ
kun: すわ.る
10 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “gemini”

WordReadingMeaning
そうじきゅう soujikyuuGemini (3rd zodiacal sign); the Twins
ジェミニ jeminiGemini (constellation)

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
ふたご futagotwins; twin
そうほう souhouboth parties; both sides
そうがんきょう sougankyoubinoculars; field glasses
ふたば futabaseed leaves (of a dicot); cotyledons; bud
そうせいじ souseijitwins
むそう musoupeerless; unparalleled; unparallelled
こども kodomochild; children
じょし joshiwoman; girl
ざせき zasekiseat (esp. in public places or places with assigned seating); seating

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.

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