Japanese symbol for “iris”
アイリス
アイリス
Romaji: airisu
iris
In Japanese, iris is アイリス (airisu).
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 iris
Other Japanese words for “iris”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 菖蒲 | あやめ ayame | iris (flower) |
| 虹彩 | こうさい kousai | iris |
See also: Chinese symbol for “iris”.
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.