Japanese symbol for “parlor”
パーラー
パーラー
Romaji: paaraa
parlor; parlour; lounge; sitting room
In Japanese, parlor is パーラー (paaraa).
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 parlor; parlour; lounge; sitting room; guest room; foyer
- n cafe; snack shop
Other Japanese words for “parlor”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 客間 | きゃくま kyakuma | drawing room; parlor; parlour |
| 応接間 | おうせつま ousetsuma | reception room; parlor; parlour |
| 応接室 | おうせつしつ ousetsushitsu | drawing room; parlour; parlor |
| 表座敷 | おもてざしき omotezashiki | front room; parlor; parlour |
See also: Chinese symbol for “parlor”.
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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