Japanese symbol for “airy”

ほわほわ

Romaji: howahowa

billowy; fluffy; cloudlike; puffy

In Japanese, airy is ほわほわ (howahowa).

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

adj-na, adj-no, adv billowy; fluffy; cloudlike; puffy; airy
adj-na, adj-no, adv tenderly; amiably; softly; cheerfully; gently; pleasantly

Written forms: —. Readings: ほわほわ、ホワホワ.

See also: Chinese symbol for “airy”.

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