Japanese symbol for “murderer”
殺し
ころし
Romaji: koroshi
murder; killing; murderer
In Japanese, murderer is 殺し, read ころし (koroshi).
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 murder; killing; murderer
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “murderer”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 人殺し | ひとごろし hitogoroshi | murder; murderer |
| 殺害者 | さつがいしゃ satsugaisha | murderer; killer |
| 殺人犯 | さつじんはん satsujinhan | murderer |
| 殺人者 | さつじんしゃ satsujinsha | killer; murderer |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 殺人 | さつじん satsujin | murder; homicide; manslaughter |
| 自殺 | じさつ jisatsu | suicide |
| 殺す | ころす korosu | to kill; to slay; to murder |
| 暗殺 | あんさつ ansatsu | assassination |
| 虐殺 | ぎゃくさつ gyakusatsu | slaughter; massacre |
See also: Chinese symbol for “murderer”.
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