Japanese symbol for “hiv”
ＨＩＶ
エイチ・アイ・ブイ
Romaji: eichi・ai・bui
human immunodeficiency virus; HIV
In Japanese, hiv is ＨＩＶ, read エイチ・アイ・ブイ (eichi・ai・bui).
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 human immunodeficiency virus; HIV
Written forms: ＨＩＶ. Readings: エイチ・アイ・ブイ、エイチアイブイ、エッチアイブイ.
Other Japanese words for “hiv”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ＡＩＤＳウイルス | エイズ・ウイルス eizu・uirusu | AIDS virus; HIV |
| ヒト免疫不全ウイルス | ひとめんえきふぜんウイルス hitomen'ekifuzen'uirusu | human immunodeficiency virus; HIV |
See also: Chinese symbol for “hiv”.
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