Japanese symbol for “pseudonym”
仮名
かめい
Romaji: kamei
alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume
In Japanese, pseudonym is 仮名, read かめい (kamei).
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 alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume
Written forms: 仮名. Readings: かめい、かりな、けみょう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “pseudonym”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 偽名 | ぎめい gimei | false name; alias; assumed name |
| 筆名 | ひつめい hitsumei | alias; pseudonym; pen name |
| 別名 | べつめい betsumei | alias; pseudonym; pen name |
| 雅号 | がごう gagou | alias; pseudonym; pen name |
| 作り名 | つくりな tsukurina | alias; pseudonym; pen name |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 仮に | かりに karini | supposing; even if; granting that |
| 仮面 | かめん kamen | mask |
| 仮定 | かてい katei | assumption; supposition; hypothesis |
| 仮想 | かそう kasou | imagination; supposition; virtual |
| 仮装 | かそう kasou | costume; fancy dress; masquerade |
| 仮設 | かせつ kasetsu | temporary construction; temporary establishment; provisional construction |
| 名前 | なまえ namae | name |
| 有名 | ゆうめい yuumei | famous; well-known |
See also: Chinese symbol for “pseudonym”.
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