Japanese symbol for “masquerade”
仮装
かそう
Romaji: kasou
costume; fancy dress; masquerade; disguise
In Japanese, masquerade is 仮装, read かそう (kasou).
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 costume; fancy dress; masquerade; disguise
- n, vi, vs converted (cruiser)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “masquerade”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 変装 | へんそう hensou | disguise; masquerade |
| 偽装 | ぎそう gisou | pretense; feigning; masquerade |
| マスカレード | マスカレード masukareedo | masquerade (ball) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 仮に | かりに karini | supposing; even if; granting that |
| 仮面 | かめん kamen | mask |
| 仮定 | かてい katei | assumption; supposition; hypothesis |
| 仮想 | かそう kasou | imagination; supposition; virtual |
| 仮設 | かせつ kasetsu | temporary construction; temporary establishment; provisional construction |
| 装置 | そうち souchi | equipment; device; installation |
| 武装 | ぶそう busou | arms; armament; taking up arms |
| 衣装 | いしょう ishou | clothing; costume; outfit |
See also: Chinese symbol for “masquerade”.
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