Japanese symbol for “outlaw”
無法者
むほうしゃ
Romaji: muhousha
outlaw
In Japanese, outlaw is 無法者, read むほうしゃ (muhousha).
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 outlaw
Written forms: 無法者. Readings: むほうしゃ、むほうもの.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “outlaw”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| アウトロー | アウトロー autoroo | outlaw |
| デスペラード | デスペラード desuperaado | desperado; outlaw |
| 凶徒 | きょうと kyouto | outlaw; rebel; rioter |
| 凶漢 | きょうかん kyoukan | villain; outlaw; assassin |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 無料 | むりょう muryou | free (of charge); gratuitous |
| 無理 | むり muri | unreasonable; unnatural; unjustifiable |
| 無事 | ぶじ buji | safety; security; peace |
| 無駄 | むだ muda | futility; waste; uselessness |
| 無線 | むせん musen | radio (communication) |
| 無理やり | むりやり muriyari | forcibly; by force; against one's will |
| 方法 | ほうほう houhou | method; way; manner |
| 法律 | ほうりつ houritsu | law; legislation; act |
| 患者 | かんじゃ kanja | patient |
See also: Chinese symbol for “outlaw”.
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