Japanese symbol for “unpretentious”
ナイーブ
ナイーブ
Romaji: naiibu
innocent; sensitive; uncomplicated; unpretentious
In Japanese, unpretentious is ナイーブ (naiibu).
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-na, n innocent; sensitive; uncomplicated; unpretentious; straightforward
Written forms: —. Readings: ナイーブ、ナイーヴ.
Other Japanese words for “unpretentious”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 庶民的 | しょみんてき shominteki | popular; folksy; plebeian |
| 飾り気のない | かざりけのない kazarikenonai | plain; unaffected; natural |
| 柔婉 | じゅうえん juuen | simple; plain; honest |
See also: Chinese symbol for “unpretentious”.
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