Japanese symbol for “trunks”
トランクス
トランクス
Romaji: torankusu
trunks (swimming, boxing, etc.)
In Japanese, trunks is トランクス (torankusu).
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 trunks (swimming, boxing, etc.)
- n trunks (underwear); boxers; boxer shorts
Other Japanese words for “trunks”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| パンツ | パンツ pantsu | trousers (esp. women's); jodhpurs; breeches |
| 海パン | かいパン kaipan | trunks; shorts (e.g. seaside use) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “trunks”.
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.