Japanese symbol for “revert”
復する
ふくする
Romaji: fukusuru
to return (to the original state); to revert (to); to restore (to); to be restored (to)
In Japanese, revert is 復する, read ふくする (fukusuru).
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
- vi, vs-s, vt to return (to the original state); to revert (to); to restore (to); to be restored (to)
- vs-s, vt to take revenge on
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “revert”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 復す | ふくす fukusu | to return (to the original state); to revert (to); to restore (to) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 回復 | かいふく kaifuku | restoration; recovery; rehabilitation |
| 復活 | ふっかつ fukkatsu | revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return |
| 復帰 | ふっき fukki | return; reversion; comeback |
| 往復 | おうふく oufuku | making a round trip; going and returning; coming and going |
| 復興 | ふっこう fukkou | revival; reconstruction; restoration |
| 復讐 | ふくしゅう fukushuu | revenge |
See also: Chinese symbol for “revert”.
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.