Japanese symbol for “pornographic”
エロ
エロ
Romaji: ero
erotic; pornographic; obscene
In Japanese, pornographic is エロ (ero).
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 erotic; pornographic; obscene
- n-pref perverted; horny; dirty
Other Japanese words for “pornographic”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ピンク | ピンク pinku | erotic; blue; pornographic |
| アダルト | アダルト adaruto | adult; pornographic; explicit |
| 工口 | こうぐち kouguchi | erotic; pornographic; obscene |
| 成人向け | せいじんむけ seijinmuke | adult (film, etc.); pornographic; X-rated |
See also: Chinese symbol for “pornographic”.
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