Japanese symbol for “swab”
スワブ
スワブ
Romaji: suwabu
swab
In Japanese, swab is スワブ (suwabu).
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 swab (med)
Other Japanese words for “swab”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 綿球 | めんきゅう menkyuu | cotton ball; swab |
See also: Chinese symbol for “swab”.
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.