Japanese symbol for “mental”
メンタル
メンタル
Romaji: mentaru
mental
In Japanese, mental is メンタル (mentaru).
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 mental
- n mental health; mental state; mental resolve; mentality
Other Japanese words for “mental”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 心的 | しんてき shinteki | mental; psychological; physical |
| 内的 | ないてき naiteki | inner; intrinsic; mental |
| 精神的 | せいしんてき seishinteki | mental; spiritual; emotional |
| 心理的 | しんりてき shinriteki | psychological; mental |
| 脳内 | のうない nounai | (occurring) in the mind; mental (e.g. image); imaginary |
See also: Chinese symbol for “mental”.
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