Japanese symbol for “thoroughbred”
サラブレッド
サラブレッド
Romaji: sarabureddo
thoroughbred (horse)
In Japanese, thoroughbred is サラブレッド (sarabureddo).
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 thoroughbred (horse)
- n person of lineage; blue-blood
Written forms: —. Readings: サラブレッド、サラブレット.
Other Japanese words for “thoroughbred”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 純血 | じゅんけつ junketsu | pure-bred (usu. animal); pure-blooded; thoroughbred |
| ちゃきちゃき | ちゃきちゃき chakichaki | trueborn; genuine; pure |
| 純種 | じゅんしゅ junshu | purebred; thoroughbred |
| サラブレッド種 | サラブレッドしゅ sarabureddoshu | thoroughbred |
| 純血種 | じゅんけつしゅ junketsushu | purebred; thoroughbred; pureblood |
See also: Chinese symbol for “thoroughbred”.
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