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Japanese symbol for “hashtag”

Romaji: kensakumejirushi
hashtag (e.g. on Twitter)

In Japanese, hashtag is , read (kensakumejirushi).

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

  1. n hashtag (e.g. on Twitter) (internet)

Kanji and stroke order

examination, investigate
on: ケン
kun: しら.べる
12 strokes · JLPT 2
cord, rope, searching
on: サク
10 strokes · JLPT 1
eye, class, look
on: モク、ボク
kun: め、-め、ま-
5 strokes · JLPT 4
stamp, seal, mark
on: イン
kun: しるし、-じるし、しる.す
6 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “hashtag”

WordReadingMeaning
ハッシュタグ hasshutaguhashtag (e.g. on Twitter)

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
けんさ kensainspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; test
けんとう kentouconsideration; examination; investigation
けんしょう kenshouverification; confirmation; substantiation
けんさつ kensatsucriminal investigation; prosecution
けんじ kenjipublic prosecutor
けんてい kenteiofficial certification; official approval; inspection
そうさく sousakusearch (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt
けんさく kensakulooking up (e.g. a word in a dictionary); search (e.g. on the Internet); retrieval (of information)
もくてき mokutekipurpose; goal; aim
いんしょう inshouimpression

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.

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