Japanese symbol for “grape”
葡萄
ぶどう
Romaji: budou
grape; grapevine
In Japanese, grape is 葡萄, read ぶどう (budou).
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 grape; grapevine
Written forms: 葡萄. Readings: ぶどう、ブドウ、えび.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “grape”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| グレープ | グレープ gureepu | grape |
| ぶどう色 | ぶどういろ budouiro | dark purple; grape |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 山葡萄 | やまぶどう yamabudou | crimson glory vine (species of grapevine, Vitis Coignetiae) |
| 葡語 | ぽご pogo | Portuguese (language) |
| 葡萄牙 | ポルトガル porutogaru | Portugal |
| 葡萄棚 | ぶどうだな budoudana | grapevine trellis |
| 赤葡萄酒 | あかぶどうしゅ akabudoushu | red wine |
| 白葡萄酒 | しろぶどうしゅ shirobudoushu | white wine |
See also: Chinese symbol for “grape”.
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