romaji

[roh-muh-jee]

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter)

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

romaji

/ ˈrəʊmɑːdʒɪ /

noun

1. the Roman alphabet as used to write Japanese

Word History and Origins

Origin of romaji¹

1885–90; < Japanese roma Roman + ji character

Example Sentences

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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