Abbreviation of ラテン語. Used as a noun to refer to the Latin language.
See also: ラテン語
He used to be a seminary student, so he can read Latin.
He can read Latin.
noun-modifying (irregular)
Latin-American; Latino
Prenominal use referring to Latin America or its culture, especially music. Often in compounds like ラテン音楽.
See also: ラテン音楽
I like Latin rhythms.
noun-modifying (irregular)
Latin (ancient Rome); Roman
Prenominal use relating to the literature, culture, etc. of ancient Rome. Often in compounds like ラテン文学.
See also: ラテン文学
I'm taking a class on Latin literature.
She has the outgoing personality typical of Latin culture.
This band incorporates Latin rhythms.
Standard katakana spelling; the word is usually written in kana.
Ateji (phonetic) kanji form; rarely used.
Ateji (phonetic) kanji form; rarely used.
Ateji (phonetic) kanji form; rarely used.
From English 'Latin' or Portuguese 'latim', borrowed into Japanese as ラテン. The ateji kanji forms are phonetic approximations.