Japanese symbol for “parched”
からから
からから
Romaji: karakara
parched; dried-up; bone-dry
In Japanese, parched is からから (karakara).
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
- adj-na, adj-no parched; dried-up; bone-dry
- adj-na empty; hollow
- adv, adv-to rattling; clattering
- adv, adv-to laughing loudly; roaring with laughter
Written forms: —. Readings: からから、カラカラ、カラッカラ.
Other Japanese words for “parched”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 涸れ涸れ | かれがれ karegare | dried up; parched |
| 乾いた | かわいた kawaita | dry; parched |
See also: Chinese symbol for “parched”.
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.