Japanese symbol for “robber”
強盗
ごうとう
Romaji: goutou
robber; mugger
In Japanese, robber is 強盗, read ごうとう (goutou).
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 robber; mugger
- n robbery; burglary
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “robber”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 泥棒 | どろぼう dorobou | thief; burglar; robber |
| 盗賊 | とうぞく touzoku | thief; robber; burglar |
| 盗人 | ぬすびと nusubito | thief; robber |
| 賊 | ぞく zoku | thief; robber; burglar |
| 盗人 | ぬすっと nusutto | thief; robber |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 勉強 | べんきょう benkyou | study |
| 強化 | きょうか kyouka | strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement |
| 強い | つよい tsuyoi | strong; potent; competent |
| 強制 | きょうせい kyousei | compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do) |
| 強力 | きょうりょく kyouryoku | powerful; strong |
| 最強 | さいきょう saikyou | strongest |
| 盗難 | とうなん tounan | theft; robbery |
| 盗む | ぬすむ nusumu | to steal |
See also: Chinese symbol for “robber”.
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