Japanese symbol for “oi”
これ
これ
Romaji: kore
hey; oi; come on; look
In Japanese, oi is これ (kore).
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 hey; oi; come on; look; listen
Other Japanese words for “oi”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| おい | おい oi | hey!; say!; I say! |
| おおい | おおい ooi | hey!; oi!; ahoy! |
| 如何に | いかに ikani | hey; oi |
| やいやい | やいやい yaiyai | hey! hey!; oi! |
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.