Japanese symbol for “standby”
スタンバイ
スタンバイ
Romaji: sutanbai
standby
In Japanese, standby is スタンバイ (sutanbai).
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 standby
Other Japanese words for “standby”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| サスペンド | サスペンド sasupendo | suspension; standby; sleep |
See also: Chinese symbol for “standby”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.