Japanese symbol for “swaying”
風靡
ふうび
Romaji: fuubi
overwhelming; conquering; dominating; sweeping (the world)
In Japanese, swaying is 風靡, read ふうび (fuubi).
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 overwhelming; conquering; dominating; sweeping (the world); swaying
Written forms: 風靡、風び. Readings: ふうび.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “swaying”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ぶらぶら | ぶらぶら burabura | dangling; swaying; swinging |
| ゆらり | ゆらり yurari | swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion) |
| ゆさゆさ | ゆさゆさ yusayusa | swaying (with large slow movements); shaking |
| 揺るぎ | ゆるぎ yurugi | shaking; swaying |
| 揺ら揺ら | ゆらゆら yurayura | swaying; swinging; rocking |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 台風 | たいふう taifuu | typhoon; hurricane |
| 風景 | ふうけい fuukei | scenery; scene; landscape |
| 風俗 | ふうぞく fuuzoku | manners; customs |
| 風邪 | かぜ kaze | (common) cold; influenza; flu |
| 風呂 | ふろ furo | bath; bathing; bathtub |
| 風船 | ふうせん fuusen | balloon (toy or decoration) |
| 靡く | なびく nabiku | to bend; to flutter; to wave |
| 淫靡 | いんび inbi | obscene; indecent; salacious |
See also: Chinese symbol for “swaying”.
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