Japanese symbol for “hypnotist”
催眠術師
さいみんじゅつし
Romaji: saiminjutsushi
hypnotist; mesmerist
In Japanese, hypnotist is 催眠術師, read さいみんじゅつし (saiminjutsushi).
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 hypnotist; mesmerist
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 開催 | かいさい kaisai | holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics) |
| 主催 | しゅさい shusai | sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing |
| 催し | もよおし moyooshi | event; festivities; function |
| 催眠 | さいみん saimin | hypnosis |
| 催す | もよおす moyoosu | to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.) |
| 催促 | さいそく saisoku | pressing; urging; demanding |
| 睡眠 | すいみん suimin | sleep |
| 眠り | ねむり nemuri | sleep; sleeping |
| 技術 | ぎじゅつ gijutsu | technology; engineering |
| 教師 | きょうし kyoushi | teacher; instructor |
See also: Chinese symbol for “hypnotist”.
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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