Japanese symbol for “shush”
叱
しっ
Romaji: shi
shh!; sh!; shush!
In Japanese, shush is 叱, read しっ (shi).
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!; sh!; shush!
- int shoo!; go away!
Written forms: 叱、𠮟. Readings: しっ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “shush”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| しーっ | しーっ shii | shh!; shush!; hush! |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 叱る | しかる shikaru | to scold; to chide; to rebuke |
| 叱咤 | しった shitta | scolding; rebuke; reprimand |
| 叱り | しかり shikari | scolding; reprimand; lecture |
| 叱責 | しっせき shisseki | reprimand; rebuke; reproach |
| 叱正 | しっせい shissei | pointing out errors; correction; critique |
| 叱咤激励 | しったげきれい shittagekirei | giving a loud pep talk; encouraging (someone) strongly in a loud voice |
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