Japanese symbol for “figurine”
フィギュア
フィギュア
Romaji: figyua
figure; form; shape
In Japanese, figurine is フィギュア (figyua).
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 figure; form; shape
- n figurine; model figure
- n figure skating
Written forms: —. Readings: フィギュア、フィギア.
Other Japanese words for “figurine”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 小像 | しょうぞう shouzou | statuette; figurine |
| 素体 | そたい sotai | figurine (used in modeling, dollmaking, etc.) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “figurine”.
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