Japanese symbol for “burr”
バリ
バリ
Romaji: bari
burr (e.g. on a machined edge)
In Japanese, burr is バリ (bari).
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
- n burr (e.g. on a machined edge)
Written forms: —. Readings: バリ、ばり.
Other Japanese words for “burr”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 毬 | いが iga | burr (e.g. chestnut); bur; cupule |
| カエリ | カエリ kaeri | burr (of a machined edge) |
| くっつき虫 | くっつきむし kuttsukimushi | bur (prickly seeds or seedheads that stick to fur and clothes); burr |
| ひっつき虫 | ひっつきむし hittsukimushi | bur (prickly seeds or seedheads that stick to fur and clothes); burr |
| イガイガ | イガイガ igaiga | bur (of a chestnut, etc.); burr |
See also: Chinese symbol for “burr”.
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