Japanese symbol for “olive”
オリーブ
オリーブ
Romaji: oriibu
olive
In Japanese, olive is オリーブ (oriibu).
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-no, n olive
Written forms: —. Readings: オリーブ、オリーヴ、オリブ.
Other Japanese words for “olive”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| オリーブ色 | オリーブいろ oriibuiro | olive (colour); olive brown |
| 橄欖 | かんらん kanran | olive (Olea europea) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “olive”.
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