Japanese symbol for “groaning”
呻き
うめき
Romaji: umeki
moan; groan; groaning
In Japanese, groaning is 呻き, read うめき (umeki).
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 moan; groan; groaning
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “groaning”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 呻吟 | しんぎん shingin | moaning; groaning |
| メリメリ | メリメリ merimeri | cracking; splitting; ripping |
| ひーこら | ひーこら hiikora | straining (with physical exertion); crying; groaning |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 呻く | うめく umeku | to moan; to groan |
| 呻吟 | しんぎん shingin | moaning; groaning |
See also: Chinese symbol for “groaning”.
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.