Japanese symbol for “glass”

In Japanese, glass is グラス (gurasu).

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

1. n glass (drinking vessel)
2. n glass (material)
3. n glasses (eyewear)

Other Japanese words for “glass”

See also: Chinese symbol for “glass”.

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