Japanese symbol for “shapeshifter”

化生の者

けしょうのもの

Romaji: keshounomono

apparition; monster; supernatural creature; shapeshifter

In Japanese, shapeshifter is 化生の者, read けしょうのもの (keshounomono).

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

exp, n apparition; monster; supernatural creature; shapeshifter

Kanji and stroke order

化

change, take the form of, influence

on: カ、ケ
kun: ば.ける、ば.かす、ふ.ける、け.する

4 strokes · JLPT 2

生

life, genuine, birth

on: セイ、ショウ
kun: い.きる、い.かす、い.ける、う.まれる

5 strokes · JLPT 4

者

someone, person

on: シャ
kun: もの

8 strokes · JLPT 3

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

Word	Reading	Meaning
文化	ぶんか bunka	culture; civilization; civilisation
変化	へんか henka	change; variation; alteration
強化	きょうか kyouka	strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement
悪化	あっか akka	deterioration; getting worse; worsening
化学	かがく kagaku	chemistry
化粧	けしょう keshou	make-up; makeup; cosmetics
生活	せいかつ seikatsu	life; living
先生	せんせい sensei	teacher; instructor; master
患者	かんじゃ kanja	patient

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