Japanese symbol for “remarks”
備考
びこう
Romaji: bikou
note (for reference); remarks; N.B.
In Japanese, remarks is 備考, read びこう (bikou).
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 note (for reference); remarks; N.B.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “remarks”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 言い草 | いいぐさ iigusa | remarks; comments |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 準備 | じゅんび junbi | preparation; arrangements; getting ready |
| 整備 | せいび seibi | maintenance; servicing |
| 設備 | せつび setsubi | equipment; facilities; installation |
| 予備 | よび yobi | reserve; spare |
| 守備 | しゅび shubi | defense; defence |
| 装備 | そうび soubi | equipment |
| 考え | かんがえ kangae | thinking; thought; view |
| 参考 | さんこう sankou | reference; consultation |
See also: Chinese symbol for “remarks”.
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.
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