Japanese symbol for “mm”
むむ
むむ
Romaji: mumu
hum; hmm
In Japanese, mm is むむ (mumu).
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
- int hum; hmm
- int hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed)
- int uh-huh
- int mm; hmm
- int well
Other Japanese words for “mm”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| んっ | んっ n | mm; hm; ngh |
| 斯う | こう kou | uh; er; mm |
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.