Japanese symbol for “singlet”
シャツ
シャツ
Romaji: shatsu
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet
In Japanese, singlet is シャツ (shatsu).
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 shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet
- n shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
Other Japanese words for “singlet”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 肌着 | はだぎ hadagi | underwear; underclothes; lingerie |
| ランニング | ランニング ranningu | tank top (worn as an undergarment or sportswear); vest; singlet |
| 襦袢 | ジュバン juban | undershirt (worn under a kimono); singlet |
| シングレット | シングレット shinguretto | singlet |
| ランニングシャツ | ランニングシャツ ranningushatsu | tank top (worn as an undergarment or sportswear); vest; singlet |
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.
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