Japanese symbol for “gnu”
ヌー
ヌー
Romaji: nuu
gnu; wildebeest
In Japanese, gnu is ヌー (nuu).
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 gnu; wildebeest
Other Japanese words for “gnu”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 牛羚羊 | うしかもしか ushikamoshika | gnu; wildebeest |
| ＧＮＵ | グヌー gunuu | GNU (project, operating system, etc.) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “gnu”.
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