Japanese symbol for “elastic”
しなやか
しなやか
Romaji: shinayaka
supple; flexible; elastic
In Japanese, elastic is しなやか (shinayaka).
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Meanings
- adj-na supple; flexible; elastic
- adj-na graceful; elegant; refined
Other Japanese words for “elastic”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 伸縮自在 | しんしゅくじざい shinshukujizai | elastic; flexible; telescoping |
| 弾力的 | だんりょくてき danryokuteki | elastic; flexible |
| ゴム紐 | ゴムひも gomuhimo | elastic; elastic cord; elastic band |
| エラスティック | エラスティック erasutikku | elastic |
| もちもち | もちもち mochimochi | springy (texture); doughy; elastic |
See also: Chinese symbol for “elastic”.
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