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Abu in Japanese

KatakanaアブAbu
Kanji明風Afu

In Japanese, Abu is written in katakana as アブ (Abu), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 明風 (afu): “brightness”, “wind”.

How Abu sounds in Japanese

アブIndonesian

Kanji for Abu

明風
afu
  • 明
    a brightness
    Light that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.
    It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
  • 風
    fu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
愛風
afu
  • 愛
    a love
    Love and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.
    The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
  • 風
    fu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
安風
afu
  • 安
    a peace
    Calm and safety, like a home where everyone rests easy.
    It appears in Heian-kyō (平安京), the old name of Kyoto, meaning “capital of peace”.
  • 風
    fu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.

By style

Masculine
安武
peace · martial
Feminine
愛舞
love · dance

Questions about Abu in Japanese

How do you write Abu in Japanese?

Abu is written アブ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Abu would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Abu?

Our top pick is 明風 (Afu). 明 means “brightness” and 風 means “wind”. Other good options are 愛風 (Afu) and 安風 (Afu).

Is 明風 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 明風 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Akika rather than Afu. As a spelling of Abu, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 明風?

明風 has 17 strokes in total (明: 8, 風: 9). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 明風 as a tattoo?

Each character in 明風 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Abu”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アブ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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