Japanese symbol for “portable”
ポータブル
ポータブル
Romaji: pootaburu
portable
In Japanese, portable is ポータブル (pootaburu).
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 portable
Other Japanese words for “portable”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 軽便 | けいべん keiben | handy; convenient; simple |
| 可搬式 | かはんしき kahanshiki | portable |
| 携帯型 | けいたいがた keitaigata | portable (style) |
| 可搬型 | かはんがた kahangata | portable |
| 携帯可能 | けいたいかのう keitaikanou | portable |
See also: Chinese symbol for “portable”.
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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