Japanese symbol for “worn”
おぞい
おぞい
Romaji: ozoi
crude; inferior grade; worn; ragged
In Japanese, worn is おぞい (ozoi).
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-i crude; inferior grade; worn; ragged; shameful
- adj-i sly; clever
- adj-i disgusting; repulsive; absurd
See also: Chinese symbol for “worn”.
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