Japanese symbol for “gibbon”
ギボン
ギボン
Romaji: gibon
gibbon
In Japanese, gibbon is ギボン (gibon).
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 gibbon
Other Japanese words for “gibbon”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 手長猿 | てながざる tenagazaru | gibbon (any small, long-armed ape of family Hylobatidae) |
| 玄猿 | げんえん gen'en | gibbon |
See also: Chinese symbol for “gibbon”.
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