Japanese symbol for “impersonate”
成りすます
なりすます
Romaji: narisumasu
to pose as; to (successfully) impersonate; to pretend to be; to pass oneself off as
In Japanese, impersonate is 成りすます, read なりすます (narisumasu).
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
- v5s, vi to pose as; to (successfully) impersonate; to pretend to be; to pass oneself off as; to disguise oneself as
- v5s, vi to (completely) become; to (fully) turn into
Written forms: 成りすます、成り済ます、なり済ます、成済ます. Readings: なりすます.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “impersonate”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 声色を使う | こわいろをつかう kowairootsukau | to mimic someone's voice; to impersonate |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 成功 | せいこう seikou | success; achievement |
| 成長 | せいちょう seichou | growth; development; growing up |
| 完成 | かんせい kansei | completion; perfection; accomplishment |
| 平成 | へいせい heisei | Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30) |
| 構成 | こうせい kousei | composition; construction; formation |
| 達成 | たっせい tassei | achievement; attainment; accomplishment |
See also: Chinese symbol for “impersonate”.
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