Japanese symbol for “satire”
風刺
ふうし
Romaji: fuushi
satire; irony; sarcasm
In Japanese, satire is 風刺, read ふうし (fuushi).
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
- adj-no, n, vs satire; irony; sarcasm
Written forms: 風刺、諷刺. Readings: ふうし.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “satire”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 皮肉 | ひにく hiniku | irony; sarcasm; cynicism |
| サタイア | サタイア sataia | satire |
| 戯評 | ぎひょう gihyou | humorous comments; sarcastic remarks; cartoon |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 台風 | たいふう taifuu | typhoon; hurricane |
| 風景 | ふうけい fuukei | scenery; scene; landscape |
| 風俗 | ふうぞく fuuzoku | manners; customs |
| 風邪 | かぜ kaze | (common) cold; influenza; flu |
| 風呂 | ふろ furo | bath; bathing; bathtub |
| 風船 | ふうせん fuusen | balloon (toy or decoration) |
| 刺激 | しげき shigeki | stimulus; stimulation; irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes) |
| 名刺 | めいし meishi | business card |
See also: Chinese symbol for “satire”.
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