Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
romaji
Noun
roh-mah-jee
Definition
A system for representing Japanese sounds using the Latin alphabet.
Examples
- The word ‘sushi’ is written in romaji as ‘sushi’.
- Learning romaji can help beginners pronounce Japanese words correctly.
- Some resources use romaji to teach Japanese vocabulary to English speakers.
Meaning
Romaji is used to transliterate Japanese words into a form that can be read by people who are not familiar with kanji or kana characters. It allows easier access to the Japanese language for non-native speakers.
Synonyms
- Romanization
- Latinization
