Japanese symbol for “twelve”

十二

じゅうに

Romaji: juuni

twelve; 12

In Japanese, twelve is 十二, read じゅうに (juuni).

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

num twelve; 12
n queen (cards)

Written forms: 十二、１２、一二. Readings: じゅうに.

Kanji and stroke order

十

ten

on: ジュウ、ジッ、ジュッ
kun: とお、と、そ

2 strokes · JLPT 4

二

two, two radical (no. 7)

on: ニ、ジ
kun: ふた、ふた.つ、ふたたび

2 strokes · JLPT 4

Other Japanese words for “twelve”

Word	Reading	Meaning
トゥエルブ	トゥエルブ tuerubu	twelve

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

Word	Reading	Meaning
不十分	ふじゅうぶん fujuubun	insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
十字架	じゅうじか juujika	cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
十字	じゅうじ juuji	cross; cross shape
五十音	ごじゅうおん gojuuon	the Japanese syllabary
十字路	じゅうじろ juujiro	crossroads; intersection
十八番	おはこ ohako	one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; one's forte
二つ	ふたつ futatsu	two
二宮	にぐう niguu	the Two Ise Shrines

See also: Chinese symbol for “twelve”.

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