Japanese symbol for “kilometer”
粁
キロメートル
Romaji: kiromeetoru
kilometer; kilometre
In Japanese, kilometer is 粁, read キロメートル (kiromeetoru).
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 kilometer; kilometre
Written forms: 粁、キロ米. Readings: キロメートル、キロメーター、キロ・メートル.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “kilometer”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| キロ | キロ kiro | kilometre; kilometer |
See also: Chinese symbol for “kilometer”.
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