Japanese symbol for “glittery”
キンキラキン
キンキラキン
Romaji: kinkirakin
gaudy; flashy; showy; glittery
In Japanese, glittery is キンキラキン (kinkirakin).
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, adj-no gaudy; flashy; showy; glittery; sparkly; shiny
Written forms: —. Readings: キンキラキン、きんきらきん.
See also: Chinese symbol for “glittery”.
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