Japanese symbol for “koala”
コアラ
コアラ
Romaji: koara
koala
In Japanese, koala is コアラ (koara).
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 koala
Other Japanese words for “koala”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 袋熊 | ふくろぐま fukuroguma | koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) |
| 子守熊 | こもりぐま komoriguma | koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “koala”.
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.