Japanese symbol for “sub”
サブ
サブ
Romaji: sabu
sub; substitute; reserve; backup
In Japanese, sub is サブ (sabu).
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 sub; substitute; reserve; backup
- pref sub-
Other Japanese words for “sub”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 補欠選手 | ほけつせんしゅ hoketsusenshu | spare player; substitute; sub |
| 置換キャラクタ | ちかんキャラクタ chikankyarakuta | substitute character; SUB |
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.
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