Japanese symbol for “shiny”
つるつる
つるつる
Romaji: tsurutsuru
smooth; shiny; slick
In Japanese, shiny is つるつる (tsurutsuru).
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, adj-no, adv smooth; shiny; slick
- adj-na, adj-no, adv slippery; greasy
- adv, adv-to slurping (noodles)
Written forms: —. Readings: つるつる、ツルツル.
Other Japanese words for “shiny”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ギンギラ | ギンギラ gingira | shiny; flash; gaudy |
| 油油 | ゆうゆう yuuyuu | shiny; glossy; bright |
| キンキラ | キンキラ kinkira | gaudy; flashy; shiny |
| キンキラキン | キンキラキン kinkirakin | gaudy; flashy; showy |
| 艶やか | つややか tsuyayaka | glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny |
See also: Chinese symbol for “shiny”.
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.