Japanese symbol for “spotted”
斑入り
ふいり
Romaji: fuiri
variegated; spotted
In Japanese, spotted is 斑入り, read ふいり (fuiri).
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
- adj-no, n variegated; spotted
Written forms: 斑入り、ふ入り. Readings: ふいり.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “spotted”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 斑 | まだら madara | speckled; spotted |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 斑点 | はんてん hanten | (scattered) spots; specks; speckles |
| 斑鳩 | いかる ikaru | Japanese grosbeak (Eophona personata) |
| 白斑 | はくはん hakuhan | white spot |
| 紫斑 | しはん shihan | purpura; purple spot |
| 購入 | こうにゅう kounyuu | purchase; buying |
| 導入 | どうにゅう dounyuu | introduction; bringing in; installation |
| 収入 | しゅうにゅう shuunyuu | income; earnings; revenue |
| 輸入 | ゆにゅう yunyuu | import; importation; introduction |
See also: Chinese symbol for “spotted”.
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