Japanese symbol for “rye”
ライ
ライ
Romaji: rai
rye
In Japanese, rye is ライ (rai).
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
- n rye
Other Japanese words for “rye”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ライ麦 | ライむぎ raimugi | rye (Secale cereale) |
| 黒麦 | くろむぎ kuromugi | rye (Secale cereale) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “rye”.
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