Japanese symbol for “matte”
マット
マット
Romaji: matto
matte (finish, colour, etc.); matt; mat
In Japanese, matte is マット (matto).
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
- adj-na matte (finish, colour, etc.); matt; mat
- n matte (metallurgy)
Other Japanese words for “matte”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 鈹 | かわ kawa | matte (metallurgical) |
| 金属塊 | きんぞくかい kinzokukai | solid metal blank; regulus; matte |
| 醂す | さわす sawasu | to matte (with black lacquer) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “matte”.
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