Japanese symbol for “monstrosity”
モンスター
モンスター
Romaji: monsutaa
monster; monstrosity
In Japanese, monstrosity is モンスター (monsutaa).
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 monster; monstrosity
- n giant; influential figure; colossus
- adj-f monsterlike; over-demanding; bullying; overbearing; bossy
Other Japanese words for “monstrosity”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 怪異 | かいい kaii | mystery; curiosity; strangeness |
See also: Chinese symbol for “monstrosity”.
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.