Japanese symbol for “witty”
味
あじ
Romaji: aji
flavor; flavour; taste
In Japanese, witty is 味, read あじ (aji).
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 flavor; flavour; taste
- n charm; appeal; uniqueness; attractiveness
- n experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
- adj-na smart; clever; witty; strange
- n aji; position that has some lingering potential that may be exploited later in the game (go, shogi)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “witty”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 軽妙 | けいみょう keimyou | light and easy; lambent; clever |
| 乙 | おつ otsu | stylish; chic; smart |
| 洒脱 | しゃだつ shadatsu | sophisticated; refined; witty |
| 奇警 | きけい kikei | witty; original; clever |
| 軽妙洒脱 | けいみょうしゃだつ keimyoushadatsu | witty; smart and polished |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 意味 | いみ imi | meaning; significance; sense |
| 興味 | きょうみ kyoumi | interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for) |
| 趣味 | しゅみ shumi | hobby; pastime |
| 味方 | みかた mikata | friend; ally; supporter |
| 気味 | きみ kimi | sensation; feeling |
| 地味 | じみ jimi | plain; simple; subdued |
See also: Chinese symbol for “witty”.
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