Japanese symbol for “werewolf”
狼男
おおかみおとこ
Romaji: ookamiotoko
(male) werewolf
In Japanese, werewolf is 狼男, read おおかみおとこ (ookamiotoko).
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 (male) werewolf
Written forms: 狼男、オオカミ男、おおかみ男. Readings: おおかみおとこ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “werewolf”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 狼人間 | おおかみにんげん ookaminingen | werewolf |
| 人狼 | じんろう jinrou | werewolf |
| ウェアウルフ | ウェアウルフ weaurufu | werewolf |
| ライカンスロープ | ライカンスロープ raikansuroopu | lycanthrope; werewolf |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 一匹狼 | いっぴきおおかみ ippikiookami | lone wolf; loner; self-reliant person |
| 狼狽 | ろうばい roubai | confusion; dismay; consternation |
| 狼煙 | のろし noroshi | beacon; skyrocket; signal fire |
| 餓狼 | がろう garou | hungry wolf |
| 狼藉 | ろうぜき rouzeki | disorder; confusion |
| 狼狽える | うろたえる urotaeru | to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind |
| 男性 | だんせい dansei | man; male |
| 男子 | だんし danshi | boy |
See also: Chinese symbol for “werewolf”.
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