Japanese symbol for “spying”
スパイ
スパイ
Romaji: supai
spy; spying
In Japanese, spying is スパイ (supai).
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, vs, vt spy; spying
Other Japanese words for “spying”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 密偵 | みってい mittei | spying |
See also: Chinese symbol for “spying”.
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