Japanese symbol for “goatee”
山羊髭
やぎひげ
Romaji: yagihige
goatee
In Japanese, goatee is 山羊髭, read やぎひげ (yagihige).
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 goatee
Written forms: 山羊髭、山羊ひげ、ヤギ髭. Readings: やぎひげ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “goatee”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 天神髭 | てんじんひげ tenjinhige | drooping moustache; goatee |
| 顎髭 | あごひげ agohige | beard (esp. on the chin); goatee |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 登山 | とざん tozan | mountain climbing; mountaineering; ascent of a mountain |
| 火山 | かざん kazan | volcano |
| 鉱山 | こうざん kouzan | mine (gold, coal, etc.) |
| 山形 | やまがた yamagata | Yamagata (city, prefecture) |
| 沢山 | たくさん takusan | a lot; lots; plenty |
| 青山 | せいざん seizan | lush mountain; green mountain |
| 羊毛 | ようもう youmou | wool |
| 子羊 | こひつじ kohitsuji | lamb |
| 髭面 | ひげづら higezura | bearded face; unshaven face; hairy face |
See also: Chinese symbol for “goatee”.
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