Japanese symbol for “kidnapper”
勾引し
かどわかし
Romaji: kadowakashi
kidnapper
In Japanese, kidnapper is 勾引し, read かどわかし (kadowakashi).
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 kidnapper
Written forms: 勾引し、勾引. Readings: かどわかし.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “kidnapper”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 誘拐犯 | ゆうかいはん yuukaihan | kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor |
| 誘拐犯人 | ゆうかいはんにん yuukaihannin | a kidnapper; an abductor |
| 人さらい | ひとさらい hitosarai | kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 勾配 | こうばい koubai | slope; incline; gradient |
| 勾玉 | まがたま magatama | magatama; comma-shaped bead from prehistoric Japan, usually made of jade |
| 勾留 | こうりゅう kouryuu | detention pending trial; confinement; custody |
| 勾引 | こういん kouin | arrest; custody; apprehending |
| 勾引状 | こういんじょう kouinjou | summons; warrant of arrest |
| 取引 | とりひき torihiki | transactions; dealings; business |
| 引退 | いんたい intai | retirement |
| 割引 | わりびき waribiki | discount; reduction; rebate |
See also: Chinese symbol for “kidnapper”.
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