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Japanese symbol for “anchovy”

Romaji: anchobii
anchovy

In Japanese, anchovy is (anchobii).

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

  1. n anchovy

Written forms: . Readings: .

See also: Chinese symbol for “anchovy”.

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