Japanese symbol for “groupies”
親衛隊
しんえいたい
Romaji: shin'eitai
bodyguards; elite guards; imperial guards
In Japanese, groupies is 親衛隊, read しんえいたい (shin'eitai).
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 bodyguards; elite guards; imperial guards
- n Schutzstaffel; SS
- n groupies; ardent fans
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 母親 | ははおや hahaoya | mother |
| 父親 | ちちおや chichioya | father |
| 両親 | りょうしん ryoushin | parents; both parents |
| 親子 | おやこ oyako | parent and child |
| 親友 | しんゆう shin'yuu | close friend; bosom friend; buddy |
| 親族 | しんぞく shinzoku | relative; relation; kin |
| 防衛 | ぼうえい bouei | defense; defence; protection |
| 自衛隊 | じえいたい jieitai | Japan Self-Defense Forces; JSDF |
| 軍隊 | ぐんたい guntai | armed forces; military; troops |
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