Japanese symbol for “plainly”
はっきり
はっきり
Romaji: hakkiri
clearly; plainly; distinctly
In Japanese, plainly is はっきり (hakkiri).
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
- adv, adv-to clearly; plainly; distinctly
- vs to be clear; to be definite; to be certain; to be exact; to become clear; to clear up
Written forms: —. Readings: はっきり、ハッキリ.
Other Japanese words for “plainly”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| きっぱり | きっぱり kippari | clearly; plainly; distinctly |
| あっさり | あっさり assari | lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply |
| すっきり | すっきり sukkiri | clearly; plainly; distinctly |
See also: Chinese symbol for “plainly”.
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