Japanese symbol for “sh”
しい
しい
Romaji: shii
shh! (used to silence someone); sh!
In Japanese, sh is しい (shii).
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
- int shh! (used to silence someone); sh!
- int shoo! (used to drive off an approaching animal, etc.)
- adj-i, suf -ish; -like; -looking
- exp do (it); why don't you do (it)
Other Japanese words for “sh”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 叱 | しっ shi | shh!; sh!; shush! |
| 叱叱 | しっしっ shisshi | shh!; sh! |
| スモールヒル | スモールヒル sumooruhiru | small hill (in ski jumping); SH |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sh”.
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.