Japanese symbol for “slapstick”
ドタバタ
ドタバタ
Romaji: dotabata
noisily (running around); with heavy feet
In Japanese, slapstick is ドタバタ (dotabata).
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
- adv, adv-to, vs noisily (running around); with heavy feet
- adv, adv-to, vs in a fluster; in a flurry; in a panic
- n slapstick
Written forms: —. Readings: ドタバタ、どたばた.
Other Japanese words for “slapstick”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| スラップスティック | スラップスティック surappusutikku | slapstick |
| 打ち棒 | うちぼう uchibou | slapstick (comedy) |
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.