Japanese symbol for “protector”
プロテクター
プロテクター
Romaji: purotekutaa
protector (e.g. chest); guard
In Japanese, protector is プロテクター (purotekutaa).
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 protector (e.g. chest); guard (sports)
Other Japanese words for “protector”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 防具 | ぼうぐ bougu | guard; protector; defensive armament |
| 保護者 | ほごしゃ hogosha | guardian; protector; patron |
| 庇護者 | ひごしゃ higosha | guardian; mentor; protector |
| 守護人 | しゅごにん shugonin | guard; protector |
See also: Chinese symbol for “protector”.
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.