Japanese symbol for “overlay”
オーバーレイ
オーバーレイ
Romaji: oobaarei
overlay
In Japanese, overlay is オーバーレイ (oobaarei).
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, vs, vt overlay
- n, vs, vt overlay (of a block of program code or data) (comp)
Written forms: —. Readings: オーバーレイ、オーバレイ、オーバーレー.
Other Japanese words for “overlay”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| オーバレイ区分 | オーバレイくぶん oobareikubun | overlay (segment) |
| 上掛け | うわがけ uwagake | second dyeing; topping; overlay |
See also: Chinese symbol for “overlay”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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