Japanese symbol for “scarecrow”
案山子
かかし
Romaji: kakashi
scarecrow
In Japanese, scarecrow is 案山子, read かかし (kakashi).
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 scarecrow
- n figurehead; dummy
Written forms: 案山子、鹿驚. Readings: かかし、かがし、あんざんし、そおど.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “scarecrow”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 鳥おどし | とりおどし toriodoshi | scarecrow; bird rattle; clapper |
| 痩せっぽち | やせっぽち yaseppochi | skinny person; scrawny person; scarecrow |
| スケアクロー | スケアクロー sukeakuroo | scarecrow |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 提案 | ていあん teian | proposal; proposition; suggestion |
| 案内 | あんない annai | guidance; leading (the way); showing around |
| 案外 | あんがい angai | unexpectedly; surprisingly |
| 法案 | ほうあん houan | bill (law); measure |
| 案件 | あんけん anken | matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue |
| 案の定 | あんのじょう annojou | as expected; just as one thought; as feared |
| 登山 | とざん tozan | mountain climbing; mountaineering; ascent of a mountain |
| 火山 | かざん kazan | volcano |
| 子供 | こども kodomo | child; children |
See also: Chinese symbol for “scarecrow”.
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