Japanese symbol for “papyrus”
パピルス
パピルス
Romaji: papirusu
papyrus
In Japanese, papyrus is パピルス (papirusu).
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 papyrus
See also: Chinese symbol for “papyrus”.
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