Japanese word

マリン

Pronunciation

Romajimarin

Meaning

  • nounmarine

Example

この店はマリンをテーマにしています。ko no mise wa ma ri n o tē ma ni shi te i ma su

This shop has a marine theme.

Illustration for マリン (marine)

More examples

青い海にマリンブルーの看板がよく映えます。ao i umi ni ma ri n bu rū no kan ban ga yo ku ha e ma su

A marine blue sign stands out against the blue sea.

Core concept

Conveys the feel of the sea through nautical forms, colors, or themes.

Common phrases

  • マリンブルーma ri n bu rū

    marine blue

  • マリンスポーツma ri n su pō tsu

    marine sports

  • マリンルックma ri n ru kku

    nautical look

Definition in Japanese

海に関係する事柄を思わせる意匠や雰囲気。umi ni kan kei su ru koto gara o omo wa se ru i shō ya fun i ki

Word origin

マリン (marin) comes from English marine, which traces back through French marin to Latin marinus, meaning "of the sea".

Usage tips

  • The noun マリン (marin) is common in Japanese descriptions of sea-themed clothing, interiors, and visual designs, while English usually uses marine as an adjective.

Other meanings

  • nauticalnoun

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