Japanese symbol for “heracles”

In Japanese, heracles is ヘラクレス (herakuresu).

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 Hercules; Heracles (grmyth)
2. n Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules)

Written forms: —. Readings: ヘラクレス、ヘーラクレース.

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