Japanese symbol for “import”
輸入
ゆにゅう
Romaji: yunyuu
import; importation; introduction
In Japanese, import is 輸入, read ゆにゅう (yunyuu).
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, vs, vt import; importation; introduction
- adj-f afferent (biol)
Written forms: 輸入. Readings: ゆにゅう、しゅにゅう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “import”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 内容 | ないよう naiyou | contents; content; substance |
| 移入 | いにゅう inyuu | introduction (from outside); import; bringing in |
| 取り込む | とりこむ torikomu | to capture (e.g. image); to import |
| 渡り | わたり watari | importing; import |
| インポート | インポート inpooto | import; imported goods |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 輸送 | ゆそう yusou | transport; transportation; transit |
| 輸出 | ゆしゅつ yushutsu | export; exportation |
| 運輸 | うんゆ un'yu | transportation |
| 密輸 | みつゆ mitsuyu | smuggling; contraband trade |
| 輸血 | ゆけつ yuketsu | blood transfusion |
| 購入 | こうにゅう kounyuu | purchase; buying |
| 導入 | どうにゅう dounyuu | introduction; bringing in; installation |
| 収入 | しゅうにゅう shuunyuu | income; earnings; revenue |
See also: Chinese symbol for “import”.
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.