Japanese symbol for “gleaming”
テカテカ
テカテカ
Romaji: tekateka
gleaming; shining; glistening
In Japanese, gleaming is テカテカ (tekateka).
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, adv-to gleaming; shining; glistening
Written forms: —. Readings: テカテカ、てかてか、テッカテカ、てっかてか.
See also: Chinese symbol for “gleaming”.
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