romaji

Definition

A representation of Japanese in Latin script.

Etymology

Transliteration from Japanese ローマ字(じ) (rōmaji, literally “Roman letters”).

Example Sentences

• "The romaji of the word ローマ字 is “rōmaji”."
• "The katakana and the hiragana are syllabic forms of writing derived from Chinese characters, while the romaji are the letters used in writing most European languages."
• "For example, in Japanese advertisements sexy and my house often appear in romaji, making the underlying concepts of eroticism and private ownership more exotic."