Japanese symbol for “smirking”
ニヤニヤ
ニヤニヤ
Romaji: niyaniya
grinning; smirking
In Japanese, smirking is ニヤニヤ (niyaniya).
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 grinning; smirking
Written forms: —. Readings: ニヤニヤ、にやにや.
Other Japanese words for “smirking”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| にたにた | にたにた nitanita | with a broad grin; smirking |
| にたっと | にたっと nitatto | with a broad grin; smirking |
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.
Last posts
- Best Wooden Tai Chi Swords for Training and Performance
- Collapsible Tai Chi Swords in Parks and Public Transit
- Are Telescopic Tai Chi Swords Good for Practice
- Best Tai Chi Swords for Beginners and How to Choose Yours
- Choosing the Right Tai Chi Sword Length for Your Height
- Choosing Your First Tai Chi Sword Wood or Metal
- Selecting a Bokken for Outdoor Training
- Are Unvarnished Bokken Better for Grip Than Lacquered Ones
- Best Wooden Butterfly Knives for Wing Chun Form Practice
- Choosing a Bokken Set for Training Quality and Durability