Japanese symbol for “piglet”
子豚
こぶた
Romaji: kobuta
piglet
In Japanese, piglet is 子豚, read こぶた (kobuta).
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 piglet
Written forms: 子豚、仔豚、小豚、子ブタ. Readings: こぶた、コブタ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “piglet”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 豚児 | とんじ tonji | piglet |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 子供 | こども kodomo | child; children |
| 女子 | じょし joshi | woman; girl |
| 女の子 | おんなのこ onnanoko | girl; daughter; baby girl |
| 男子 | だんし danshi | boy |
| 息子 | むすこ musuko | son |
| 様子 | ようす yousu | state (of affairs); situation; circumstances |
| 豚肉 | ぶたにく butaniku | pork |
| 養豚 | ようとん youton | pig-keeping; pig farming |
See also: Chinese symbol for “piglet”.
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