Japanese symbol for “crispy”
パリパリ
パリパリ
Romaji: paripari
crispy; crunchy
In Japanese, crispy is パリパリ (paripari).
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, adv, n crispy; crunchy
- adj-na, adv, n tearing; ripping; cracking
- adj-na, n spirited; energetic; vigorous
- adj-na, n brand-new and high quality (clothing); well-starched; crisp (bill)
Written forms: —. Readings: パリパリ、ぱりぱり.
Other Japanese words for “crispy”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| クリスピー | クリスピー kurisupii | crispy |
See also: Chinese symbol for “crispy”.
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.