Japanese symbol for “persons”
方々
かたがた
Romaji: katagata
people; (all) persons; everyone; ladies and gentlemen
In Japanese, persons is 方々, read かたがた (katagata).
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 people; (all) persons; everyone; ladies and gentlemen
- pn you (usu. plural)
Written forms: 方々、方方、方がた. Readings: かたがた.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “persons”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 方たち | かたたち katatachi | people; (all) persons; everyone |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 方法 | ほうほう houhou | method; way; manner |
| 一方 | いっぽう ippou | one (esp. of two); the other; one way |
| 地方 | ちほう chihou | district; region; area |
| 方向 | ほうこう houkou | direction; orientation; bearing |
| 仕方 | しかた shikata | way; method; means |
| 方針 | ほうしん houshin | policy; course; plan (of action) |
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