romaji

American

[roh-muh-jee] / ˈroʊ mə dʒi /

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter)

a system of writing Japanese using the letters of the Latin alphabet.

romaji British

/ ˈrəʊmɑːdʒɪ /

noun

the Roman alphabet as used to write Japanese

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Etymology

Origin of romaji

1885–90; < Japanese roma Roman + ji character

Example Sentences

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This quality, and the peculiar Japanese method of mingling the playful with the terrific, can be suggested and explained only by reproducing in Romaji the texts of various kyōka, with translations and notes.

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