Japanese symbol for “skinny”
スキニー
スキニー
Romaji: sukinii
skinny (jeans, etc.)
In Japanese, skinny is スキニー (sukinii).
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, n skinny (jeans, etc.)
Other Japanese words for “skinny”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| か細い | かぼそい kabosoi | thin; skinny |
| 痩せぎす | やせぎす yasegisu | skinny |
| 細っこい | ほそっこい hosokkoi | thin; slender; slim |
| 痩せた | やせた yaseta | thin; slim; skinny |
See also: Chinese symbol for “skinny”.
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