Japanese symbol for “hydra”
ヒドラ
ヒドラ
Romaji: hidora
Hydra
In Japanese, hydra is ヒドラ (hidora).
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 Hydra (grmyth)
- n hydra (zool)
Written forms: —. Readings: ヒドラ、ヒュドラ、ヒュドラー.
Other Japanese words for “hydra”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ハイドラ | ハイドラ haidora | hydra |
| 海蛇座 | うみへびざ umihebiza | Hydra (constellation); the Sea Serpent |
See also: Chinese symbol for “hydra”.
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.