Clothing Symbols

To help personalize their wardrobe and identify themselves, the ninja in the world of Naruto will often adopt certain markings. These can be clan symbols, tattoos and logos.

<>Clothing Symbols

Akatsuki Clouds


Though they are a secretive organization, Akatsuki is known for wearing their striking black cloaks with the red cloud patterns.

Akimichi "Shoku" Symbol


Both Akimichi Chouji and Chouza bear the "shoku" (food) kanji on the front of their clothing. Known for their consumption of high calorie foods, the kanji character is fitting.

Fourth Hokage's Jacket Symbol


Over his normal ninja flak jacket and gear, the Fourth Hokage often wore a long white jacket with red flames along the bottom. Emblazoned on the back was the kanji for "Yondaime Hokage" (Fourth FireShadow).

Gamabunta's "Ebi" Symbol


The Toad boss Gamabunta wears a short kimono bearing the "ebi" (shrimp) kanji on its back. Ebi, when used in conjunction with another kanji, changes to form "gama," meaning toad. By itself "ebi" could possibly refer to Gamabunta's favorite food, or be a play on his size.

Hyuuga Hinata Jacket Symbol


Hinata wears this symbol on the upper right and left arms of her jacket. The symbol may be tied to Hinata's name, the kanji of which means "Sunny Place".

Jiraiya's "Abura" Symbol


Jiraiya wears a forehead protector bearing the "abura" (oil) kanji. The kanji comes from Jiraiya's title as Gama Sennin (Toad Hermit), where toad oil was thought to hold special medicinal properties.

Jiraiya's Toads' "Chuu" Symbol


Jiraiya often summons an orange man-sized toad to help in battle and also with which to hang out. The toad wears a necklace bearing the "chuu" (friendship/loyalty) kanji.

Kankurou Jumpsuit Symbol


While no explicit meaning is ever given, the colors utilized in both the symbol and suit itself are probably drawn from Kabuki as well. With black meaning terror and fear and the dark red meaning anger.

Nara Shikamaru Jacket Symbol


Shikamaru wears this symbol on the upper right and left arms and on the back of his jacket.

Nin-Dog "Henohenomoheji" Face Symbol


Hatake Kakashi's Nin-Dogs wear the "Henohenomoheji" hiragana face on their clothing. The hiragana characters for Henohenomoheji form the face itself. The first two "he" are the eyebrows, the first two "no" are the eyes, the "mo" is the nose, the next "he" is the mouth and the final "ji" forms the chin. This is often placed on the face of kakashi (scarecrow) in Japan.

Sound Five Tunic Symbol


The six members of the Sound Five (Kidoumaru, Jiroubou, Tayuya, Sakon, Ukon and Kimimaro) all wear this variation of the Yin-Yang symbol. The Yang portion which is white represents light, heaven and dominance. Here the light dominates, which prevents harmony in life.

Tsunade's "Kake" Symbol


The Legendary Sannin Tsunade wears the "kake" (gambling) kanji on the back of her robe. Known for her love of gambling, the symbol is fitting.

Uzumaki Naruto and Leaf Flak Jacket Symbol


Naruto wears this red swirl symbol on the back of his jacket. The symbol is worn on the standard uniform of the Chuunin and Jounin, being found on the upper arms and back of the flak jacket.

Zaku's "Shi" Symbol


The Sound ninja Abumi Zaku wears three "shi" (death) kanji down the front of his shirt.

Clothing Symbols - Official Logos - Body Marks