Japanese symbol for “whoosh”
シャー
シャー
Romaji: shaa
whoosh (of water)
In Japanese, whoosh is シャー (shaa).
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
- adv-to whoosh (of water)
- adv-to hiss (of a cat, snake, etc.)
- adv-to sizzle
Written forms: —. Readings: シャー、しゃー、シャーッ、シャーっ.
Other Japanese words for “whoosh”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ビュッ | ビュッ byu | zip; ping; zing |
| ブーン | ブーン buun | whoosh; woosh; whiz |
| ビューン | ビューン byuun | swish; whoosh; whizz |
| ぴゅう | ぴゅう pyuu | whiz (e.g. projectile through air); swoosh; whoosh |
| モワァ〜ン | モワァ〜ン mowaa〜n | whoosh; swish |
See also: Chinese symbol for “whoosh”.
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.