Japanese symbol for “calico”
キャラコ
キャラコ
Romaji: kyarako
calico (cloth)
In Japanese, calico is キャラコ (kyarako).
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 calico (cloth)
Other Japanese words for “calico”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| キャリコ | キャリコ kyariko | calico (goldfish) |
| 更紗 | サラサ sarasa | chintz; calico; printed cotton |
| 三毛 | みけ mike | calico (pattern); tortoiseshell-and-white |
| 金巾 | カナキン kanakin | unbleached muslin; calico |
See also: Chinese symbol for “calico”.
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.