Japanese symbol for “slime”
滑り
ぬめり
Romaji: numeri
slime; sliminess; mucus; viscous liquid
In Japanese, slime is 滑り, read ぬめり (numeri).
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 slime; sliminess; mucus; viscous liquid
Written forms: 滑り. Readings: ぬめり、ヌメリ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “slime”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| スライム | スライム suraimu | slime |
| 汚泥 | おでい odei | sludge; slime; dregs |
| ヘドロ | ヘドロ hedoro | sludge; slime; chemical ooze |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 円滑 | えんかつ enkatsu | smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted |
| 滑らか | なめらか nameraka | smooth (of a surface); glassy; velvety |
| 滑走 | かっそう kassou | gliding; sliding; skating (on ice) |
| 滑る | すべる suberu | to slide; to glide; to skate |
| 滑稽 | こっけい kokkei | funny; comical; humorous |
See also: Chinese symbol for “slime”.
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