Japanese symbol for “flaky”
サクサク
サクサク
Romaji: sakusaku
crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; flaky (as in pastry)
In Japanese, flaky is サクサク (sakusaku).
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
- adv, adv-to, vs crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; flaky (as in pastry)
- adv, adv-to, vs crunching sound (of walking on snow, frost, sand, etc.)
- adv, adv-to, vs doing skillfully and efficiently; doing quickly; proceeding smoothly
- adv, adv-to, vs sound of pouring liquid
- adv, adv-to, vs speaking clearly
Written forms: —. Readings: サクサク、さくさく.
Other Japanese words for “flaky”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| かぴかぴ | かぴかぴ kapikapi | crusty; flaky; dried out |
| もけもけ | もけもけ mokemoke | pilled (esp. of a fabric); napped; linty |
See also: Chinese symbol for “flaky”.
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