Japanese symbol for “kiss”
キス
キス
Romaji: kisu
kiss
In Japanese, kiss is キス (kisu).
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, vi, vs kiss
Written forms: —. Readings: キス、キッス、チッス.
Other Japanese words for “kiss”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 接吻 | せっぷん seppun | kiss; kissing |
| 吸う | すう suu | to kiss |
| 口づけ | くちづけ kuchizuke | kiss |
| ベーゼ | ベーゼ beeze | kiss |
| 口付ける | くちづける kuchizukeru | to kiss |
See also: Chinese symbol for “kiss”.
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.