Japanese symbol for “intrepid”
不敵
ふてき
Romaji: futeki
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold
In Japanese, intrepid is 不敵, read ふてき (futeki).
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
- adj-na, n daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “intrepid”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 豪胆 | ごうたん goutan | bold; daring; dauntless |
| 勇猛 | ゆうもう yuumou | daring; brave; bold |
| 剽悍 | ひょうかん hyoukan | fierce; daring; savage |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 不明 | ふめい fumei | unclear; obscure; indistinct |
| 不安 | ふあん fuan | anxiety; uneasiness; worry |
| 不足 | ふそく fusoku | insufficiency; deficiency; shortage |
| 不満 | ふまん fuman | dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure |
| 不可能 | ふかのう fukanou | impossible |
| 不思議 | ふしぎ fushigi | wonderful; marvelous; strange |
| 素敵 | すてき suteki | lovely; wonderful; charming |
| 敵対 | てきたい tekitai | hostility; antagonism; opposition |
See also: Chinese symbol for “intrepid”.
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