Japanese symbol for “pelican”
ペリカン
ペリカン
Romaji: perikan
pelican
In Japanese, pelican is ペリカン (perikan).
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 pelican
Other Japanese words for “pelican”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 伽藍鳥 | がらんちょう garanchou | pelican |
See also: Chinese symbol for “pelican”.
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.