Japanese symbol for “overcoat”

In Japanese, overcoat is オーバー (oobaa).

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

1. n overcoat
2. n, vi, vs exceeding; going over; going beyond
3. adj-na exaggerated; overdone; over the top
4. n over par (golf)
5. n overexposure (photo)
6. int over (in radio communication)

Written forms: —. Readings: オーバー、オーバ.

Other Japanese words for “overcoat”

See also: Chinese symbol for “overcoat”.

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.