Japanese symbol for “passerby”
通行人
つうこうにん
Romaji: tsuukounin
passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger
In Japanese, passerby is 通行人, read つうこうにん (tsuukounin).
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 passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “passerby”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 通行者 | つうこうしゃ tsuukousha | passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger |
| 道行く人 | みちゆくひと michiyukuhito | passerby |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 普通 | ふつう futsuu | normal; ordinary; regular |
| 通り | どおり doori | in accordance with; following |
| 通常 | つうじょう tsuujou | usual; ordinary; normal |
| 通信 | つうしん tsuushin | correspondence; communication; transmission |
| 交通 | こうつう koutsuu | traffic; transportation |
| 共通 | きょうつう kyoutsuu | common; shared; mutual |
| 行動 | こうどう koudou | action; conduct; behaviour |
| 行う | おこなう okonau | to perform; to do; to conduct oneself |
| 人間 | にんげん ningen | human being; human; person |
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.
Last posts
- Choosing a Bokken Tsuba and Stopper Set for Training
- Cotton vs Polyester Hakama Which Is Easier to Maintain
- Choosing Your First Bokken for Serious Samurai Training
- Are Engraved Bokken Good Gifts and Can You Train With Them
- Best Wooden Naginata for Practice and How to Choose Yours
- Choosing a Keikogi for Hakama Compatibility and Performance
- What Size Hakama Should I Order for Proper Fit
- Best Aikido Hakama for Beginners Choosing Your First Pair
- Kendo Bogu Costs and Timing Your First Purchase
- Best Kendo Starter Sets for Beginners and How to Choose