Japanese symbol for “hairdresser”
髪結い
かみゆい
Romaji: kamiyui
hairdresser; hairdressing
In Japanese, hairdresser is 髪結い, read かみゆい (kamiyui).
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 hairdresser; hairdressing
Written forms: 髪結い、髪結. Readings: かみゆい、かみい.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “hairdresser”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 床山 | とこやま tokoyama | hairdresser (for sumo wrestlers and actors); wigmaker (for actors) |
| 美容師 | びようし biyoushi | beautician; cosmetician; hairdresser |
| 理美容師 | りびようし ribiyoushi | hairdresser; beautician; cosmetician |
| 理容師 | りようし riyoushi | barber; hairdresser |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 髪の毛 | かみのけ kaminoke | hair (on the head); (a) hair |
| 髪型 | かみがた kamigata | hair style; coiffure; hairdo |
| 白髪 | しらが shiraga | white hair; grey hair; gray hair |
| 金髪 | きんぱつ kinpatsu | blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair |
| 前髪 | まえがみ maegami | forelock; bangs |
| 散髪 | さんぱつ sanpatsu | (having a) haircut; hair-cutting; hair-dressing |
| 結果 | けっか kekka | result; consequence; outcome |
| 結婚 | けっこん kekkon | marriage |
See also: Chinese symbol for “hairdresser”.
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