Japanese symbol for “whoa”
どう
どう
Romaji: dou
whoa (command used to stop a horse, etc.)
In Japanese, whoa is どう (dou).
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
- int whoa (command used to stop a horse, etc.)
Other Japanese words for “whoa”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| おいおい | おいおい oioi | hey!; wait a minute!; whoa! |
| あや | あや aya | wow; whoa |
| シェー | シェー shee | holy moly; holy cow; whoa |
| どうどう | どうどう doudou | whoa! (command used to stop or quieten down a horse, etc.) |
| あなや | あなや anaya | whoa; yikes |
See also: Chinese symbol for “whoa”.
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