Japanese symbol for “serial”
シリアル
シリアル
Romaji: shiriaru
serial
In Japanese, serial is シリアル (shiriaru).
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-f serial
Written forms: —. Readings: シリアル、シリヤル.
Other Japanese words for “serial”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 直列 | ちょくれつ chokuretsu | serial |
| 続き物 | つづきもの tsuzukimono | serial (story); series |
| 連載小説 | れんさいしょうせつ rensaishousetsu | serial; serialized novel; serialised novel |
| シリーズ物 | シリーズもの shiriizumono | series (of films, books, etc.); serial |
See also: Chinese symbol for “serial”.
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