Japanese symbol for “handbook”
ハンドブック
ハンドブック
Romaji: handobukku
handbook
In Japanese, handbook is ハンドブック (handobukku).
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 handbook
Other Japanese words for “handbook”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 便覧 | びんらん binran | handbook; manual; compendium |
| 必携 | ひっけい hikkei | handbook; manual; vade mecum |
| 手引書 | てびきしょ tebikisho | handbook; manual; guide |
| 要覧 | ようらん youran | outline; summary; survey |
| 手引き | てびき tebiki | guide; primer; guidebook |
See also: Chinese symbol for “handbook”.
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.