Japanese symbol for “thank”
謝す
しゃす
Romaji: shasu
to thank
In Japanese, thank is 謝す, read しゃす (shasu).
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
- v5s to thank
- v5s to apologize; to apologise
- v5s to say farewell; to retreat; to retire
- v5s to refuse
- v5s to pay back; to settle old scores
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “thank”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 謝する | しゃする shasuru | to thank |
| 礼を言う | れいをいう reioiu | to thank |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 感謝 | かんしゃ kansha | thanks; gratitude; appreciation |
| 謝罪 | しゃざい shazai | apology |
| 謝る | あやまる ayamaru | to apologize (apologise) |
| 代謝 | たいしゃ taisha | metabolism |
| 慰謝 | いしゃ isha | consolation |
| 謝礼 | しゃれい sharei | reward; honorarium; remuneration |
See also: Chinese symbol for “thank”.
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.