Japanese symbol for “sneezing”

In Japanese, sneezing 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

1. n, vi, vs sneeze; sneezing
2. 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.

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Related words

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