Japanese symbol for “onyx”
オニキス
オニキス
Romaji: onikisu
onyx
In Japanese, onyx is オニキス (onikisu).
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 onyx (min)
Written forms: —. Readings: オニキス、オニックス.
Other Japanese words for “onyx”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 縞瑪瑙 | しまめのう shimamenou | onyx |
See also: Chinese symbol for “onyx”.
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.