Japanese symbol for “sneeze”
嚏
くしゃみ
Romaji: kushami
sneeze; sneezing
In Japanese, sneeze is 嚏, read くしゃみ (kushami).
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
- n, vi, vs sneeze; sneezing
- exp spoken twice in response to someone sneezing as a charm against an early death
Written forms: 嚏、嚔. Readings: くしゃみ、くさめ、くっさめ、クシャミ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “sneeze”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 嚏る | ひる hiru | to sneeze |
| 嚔ひる | はなひる hanahiru | to sneeze |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 嚏る | ひる hiru | to sneeze |
| 嚏の木 | はなひりのき hanahirinoki | Leucothoe grayana (species of ericaceous plant) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sneeze”.
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