Japanese symbol for “waiter”
ギャルソン
ギャルソン
Romaji: gyaruson
(male) waiter
In Japanese, waiter is ギャルソン (gyaruson).
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 (male) waiter
- n bellboy
Written forms: —. Readings: ギャルソン、ガルソン.
Other Japanese words for “waiter”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ウェイター | ウェイター weitaa | waiter |
| 給仕 | きゅうじ kyuuji | waiter; waitress; waitperson |
| ボーイ | ボーイ booi | bellboy; porter; waiter |
| 配膳人 | はいぜんにん haizennin | waiter |
| 給仕人 | きゅうじにん kyuujinin | waiter; waitress; waitperson |
See also: Chinese symbol for “waiter”.
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