Japanese symbol for “junkie”
ジャンキー
ジャンキー
Romaji: jankii
junkie (drug addict)
In Japanese, junkie is ジャンキー (jankii).
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 junkie (drug addict)
- n junkie (person with an obsession)
Written forms: —. Readings: ジャンキー、ジャンキ.
Other Japanese words for “junkie”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 中毒者 | ちゅうどくしゃ chuudokusha | addict; junkie; substance abuser |
| 麻薬中毒者 | まやくちゅうどくしゃ mayakuchuudokusha | drug addict; junkie |
| ヤク中 | やくちゅう yakuchuu | drug addiction; drug addict; junkie |
See also: Chinese symbol for “junkie”.
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.