Japanese symbol for “homosexual”
ホモ
ホモ
Romaji: homo
homo-
In Japanese, homosexual is ホモ (homo).
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
- pref homo-
- n homo; (male) homosexual
- n homozygote (genet)
- adj-no homozygous (genet)
- n homogenization
Other Japanese words for “homosexual”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ホモセクシャル | ホモセクシャル homosekusharu | homosexual |
| 同性愛者 | どうせいあいしゃ douseiaisha | homosexual (person); gay person |
| ブルーボーイ | ブルーボーイ buruubooi | homosexual |
| ブルーセッカス | ブルーセッカス buruusekkasu | homosexual |
| モーホー | モーホー moohoo | homo; (male) homosexual |
See also: Chinese symbol for “homosexual”.
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