Japanese symbol for “lgbtq”

ＬＧＢＴＱ

エル・ジー・ビー・ティー・キュー

Romaji: eru・jii・bii・tii・kyuu

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer; LGBTQ

In Japanese, lgbtq is ＬＧＢＴＱ, read エル・ジー・ビー・ティー・キュー (eru・jii・bii・tii・kyuu).

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 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer; LGBTQ

Written forms: ＬＧＢＴＱ. Readings: エル・ジー・ビー・ティー・キュー、エルジービーティーキュー.

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