Japanese symbol for “ounce”
オンス
オンス
Romaji: onsu
ounce
In Japanese, ounce is オンス (onsu).
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 ounce
Other Japanese words for “ounce”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 欠片 | かけら kakera | ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred |
| 雪豹 | ゆきひょう yukihyou | snow leopard (Panthera uncia); ounce |
See also: Chinese symbol for “ounce”.
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.