Japanese symbol for “privy”
厠
かわや
Romaji: kawaya
privy; toilet
In Japanese, privy is 厠, read かわや (kawaya).
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 privy; toilet
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “privy”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 汲み取り便所 | くみとりべんじょ kumitoribenjo | outhouse (from which night-soil may be collected); privy |
| ボットン便所 | ぼっとんべんじょ bottonbenjo | outhouse; privy; non-flushing toilet |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 厠の神 | かわやのかみ kawayanokami | toilet god; guardian deity of the privy |
| お厠 | おかわ okawa | chamber pot; bedpan |
See also: Chinese symbol for “privy”.
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