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Japanese symbol for “hypnotism”

Romaji: saiminjutsu
hypnotism

In Japanese, hypnotism is , read (saiminjutsu).

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 hypnotism

Kanji and stroke order

sponsor, hold (a meeting), give (a dinner)
on: サイ
kun: もよう.す、もよお.す
13 strokes · JLPT 1
sleep, die, sleepy
on: ミン
kun: ねむ.る、ねむ.い
10 strokes · JLPT 2
art, technique, skill
on: ジュツ
kun: すべ
11 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “hypnotism”

WordReadingMeaning
さいみんほう saiminhouhypnosis; hypnotism
メスメリズム mesumerizumumesmerism; hypnotism

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
かいさい kaisaiholding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
しゅさい shusaisponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing
もよおし moyooshievent; festivities; function
さいみん saiminhypnosis
もよおす moyoosuto hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.)
さいそく saisokupressing; urging; demanding
すいみん suiminsleep
ねむり nemurisleep; sleeping
ぎじゅつ gijutsutechnology; engineering

See also: Chinese symbol for “hypnotism”.

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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