Japanese symbol for “moist”
しっとり
しっとり
Romaji: shittori
damp; moist; (slightly) wet
In Japanese, moist is しっとり (shittori).
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
- adv, adv-to, vs damp; moist; (slightly) wet
- adv, adv-to, vs quiet; calm; peaceful; soft; gentle; mellow
Other Japanese words for “moist”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| モイスト | モイスト moisuto | moist; moistening |
| ウェット | ウェット wetto | wet; moist |
| 湿潤 | しつじゅん shitsujun | damp; moist; humid |
| しとしと | しとしと shitoshito | moist; damp |
| 湿気っぽい | しけっぽい shikeppoi | damp; humid; moist |
See also: Chinese symbol for “moist”.
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