Japanese symbol for “retro”
レトロ
レトロ
Romaji: retoro
retro; nostalgic; old-fashioned
In Japanese, retro is レトロ (retoro).
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 retro; nostalgic; old-fashioned
See also: Chinese symbol for “retro”.
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