Japanese symbol for “picturesque”
明媚
めいび
Romaji: meibi
picturesque (scenery); unspoilt; beautiful
In Japanese, picturesque is 明媚, read めいび (meibi).
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-na, n picturesque (scenery); unspoilt; beautiful
Written forms: 明媚、明美. Readings: めいび.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “picturesque”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 絵画的 | かいがてき kaigateki | picturesque |
| 風光明媚 | ふうこうめいび fuukoumeibi | scenic; beautiful; picturesque |
| ピクチャレスク | ピクチャレスク pikucharesuku | picturesque |
| 絵になる | えになる eninaru | picture-perfect; picturesque |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 説明 | せつめい setsumei | explanation; exposition; description |
| 明日 | あした ashita | tomorrow |
| 明らか | あきらか akiraka | clear; obvious; evident |
| 不明 | ふめい fumei | unclear; obscure; indistinct |
| 証明 | しょうめい shoumei | proof; testimony; demonstration |
| 明確 | めいかく meikaku | clear; precise; definite |
| 媚薬 | びやく biyaku | aphrodisiac |
| 媚びる | こびる kobiru | to flatter; to curry favor (with); to fawn (on) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “picturesque”.
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