Japanese symbol for “sapphire”
サファイア
サファイア
Romaji: safaia
sapphire
In Japanese, sapphire is サファイア (safaia).
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 sapphire
Written forms: —. Readings: サファイア、サファイヤ、サファイアー、サファイヤー.
Other Japanese words for “sapphire”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 青玉 | せいぎょく seigyoku | sapphire; jacinth |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sapphire”.
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.