Japanese symbol for “pictorial”
絵入り
えいり
Romaji: eiri
illustrated; pictorial
In Japanese, pictorial is 絵入り, read えいり (eiri).
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 illustrated; pictorial
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “pictorial”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 画報 | がほう gahou | illustrated news magazine; pictorial |
| 絵画的 | かいがてき kaigateki | pictorial; graphic |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 絵画 | かいが kaiga | painting; picture |
| 絵本 | えほん ehon | picture book |
| 絵葉書 | えはがき ehagaki | picture postcard |
| 絵の具 | えのぐ enogu | paint; coloring materials; colors |
| 油絵 | あぶらえ aburae | oil painting |
| 絵柄 | えがら egara | pattern; design |
| 購入 | こうにゅう kounyuu | purchase; buying |
| 導入 | どうにゅう dounyuu | introduction; bringing in; installation |
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