Japanese symbol for “nose”
鼻
はな
Romaji: hana
nose
In Japanese, nose is 鼻, read はな (hana).
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 nose
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “nose”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 機首 | きしゅ kishu | nose (of plane) |
| ノーズ | ノーズ noozu | nose (of a person, car, etc.) |
| 鼻根 | びこん bikon | nose; sense of smell |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 鼻水 | はなみず hanamizu | nasal mucus; dripping nose; snot |
| 鼻血 | はなぢ hanaji | nosebleed |
| 鼻先 | はなさき hanasaki | tip of nose |
| 鼻息 | はないき hanaiki | nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose |
| 鼻炎 | びえん bien | rhinitis; coryza; nasal inflammation |
| 鼻歌 | はなうた hanauta | humming; crooning |
See also: Chinese symbol for “nose”.
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