Japanese symbol for “professional”
プロ
プロ
Romaji: puro
professional; pro
In Japanese, professional is プロ (puro).
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 professional; pro
- n program
- n production
- n proletarian; proletariat
- n propaganda
Other Japanese words for “professional”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 士 | し shi | practitioner; specialist; professional |
| 玄人 | くろうと kurouto | expert; professional; master |
| プロフェッショナル | プロフェッショナル purofesshonaru | professional |
| 本職 | ほんしょく honshoku | professional; an expert; specialist |
| 専門家 | せんもんか senmonka | specialist; expert; professional |
See also: Chinese symbol for “professional”.
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