Japanese symbol for “whistle”
口笛
くちぶえ
Romaji: kuchibue
whistle (sound made with the lips)
In Japanese, whistle is 口笛, read くちぶえ (kuchibue).
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 whistle (sound made with the lips)
Written forms: 口笛、口ぶえ. Readings: くちぶえ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “whistle”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 笛 | ふえ fue | whistle |
| ホイッスル | ホイッスル hoissuru | whistle |
| 警笛 | けいてき keiteki | horn; alarm; whistle |
| 吹く | ふく fuku | to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to whistle (a tune) |
| 呼び子 | よびこ yobiko | whistle |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 人口 | じんこう jinkou | population |
| 悪口 | わるぐち waruguchi | (verbal) abuse; speaking ill of people; bad-mouthing |
| 窓口 | まどぐち madoguchi | counter; window; teller window |
| 出口 | でぐち deguchi | exit; way out |
| 入り口 | いりぐち iriguchi | entrance; entry; gate |
| 口座 | こうざ kouza | account (e.g. bank) |
| 汽笛 | きてき kiteki | steam whistle |
| 警笛 | けいてき keiteki | horn; alarm; whistle |
See also: Chinese symbol for “whistle”.
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