Japanese symbol for “overcast”
どんより
どんより
Romaji: don'yori
dark; gloomy; overcast; gray
In Japanese, overcast is どんより (don'yori).
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
- adv, adv-to, vs dark; gloomy; overcast; gray
- adv, adv-to, vs heavy; leaden; dull; lackluster; glazed
Written forms: —. Readings: どんより、ドンヨリ.
Other Japanese words for “overcast”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 密雲 | みつうん mitsuun | dense clouds; overcast |
See also: Chinese symbol for “overcast”.
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.