Japanese symbol for “lilac”
リラ
リラ
Romaji: rira
lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
In Japanese, lilac is リラ (rira).
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 lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
Other Japanese words for “lilac”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ライラック | ライラック rairakku | lilac (Syringa vulgaris) |
| ライラック色 | ライラックいろ rairakkuiro | lilac (color, colour) |
| 淡紫色 | たんししょく tanshishoku | lilac (colour); mauve; light purple |
| 紫丁香花 | むらさきはしどい murasakihashidoi | lilac (Syringa vulgaris) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “lilac”.
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