Japanese symbol for “snoop”
おせっかい屋
おせっかいや
Romaji: osekkaiya
snoop; meddler; nosey parker; buttinsky
In Japanese, snoop is おせっかい屋, read おせっかいや (osekkaiya).
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Meanings
- n snoop; meddler; nosey parker; buttinsky; kibbitzer
Written forms: おせっかい屋、お節介屋、御節介屋. Readings: おせっかいや.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 部屋 | へや heya | room; chamber |
| 屋根 | やね yane | roof |
| 屋敷 | やしき yashiki | residence; estate; grounds |
| 小屋 | こや koya | hut; cabin; shed |
| 居酒屋 | いざかや izakaya | izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks |
| 屋上 | おくじょう okujou | rooftop |
See also: Chinese symbol for “snoop”.
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