Japanese symbol for “roar”
鳴る
なる
Romaji: naru
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo
In Japanese, roar is 鳴る, read なる (naru).
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
- v5r, vi to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “roar”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 鳴き声 | なきごえ nakigoe | cry (of an animal); call; chirp |
| 爆音 | ばくおん bakuon | (sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine) |
| 雄叫び | おたけび otakebi | roar; cry (esp. of triumph); battle cry |
| 咆哮 | ほうこう houkou | roar; howl; yell |
| 一喝 | いっかつ ikkatsu | sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 悲鳴 | ひめい himei | shriek; scream |
| 鳴り | なり nari | ringing; sound |
| 鳴き声 | なきごえ nakigoe | cry (of an animal); call; chirp |
| 鳴らす | ならす narasu | to ring; to sound; to chime |
| 怒鳴る | どなる donaru | to shout (in anger); to yell |
See also: Chinese symbol for “roar”.
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