Japanese symbol for “taxi”
タクシー
タクシー
Romaji: takushii
taxi
In Japanese, taxi is タクシー (takushii).
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 taxi
Written forms: —. Readings: タクシー、タクシ、タキシ、タキシー.
Other Japanese words for “taxi”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| タク | タク taku | taxi |
| ハイタク | ハイタク haitaku | taxi |
| 円タク | えんタク entaku | one-yen taxi (in the Taisho and Showa periods); taxi |
| キャブ | キャブ kyabu | cab; taxi |
See also: Chinese symbol for “taxi”.
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