Agus in Japanese
In Japanese, Agus is written in katakana as アグス (Agusu), 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 愛久寿 (akusu): “love”, “everlasting”, “long life”.
How Agus sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Agus
- 愛a loveLove 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.
- 久ku everlastingLong-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
- 安a peaceCalm 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”.
- 玖ku black jadeA beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
- 愛a loveLove 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.
- 玖ku black jadeA beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
- 珠su pearlA pearl or jewel; something precious and round.Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.
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Questions about Agus in Japanese
How do you write Agus in Japanese?
Agus is written アグス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Agus would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Agus?
Our top pick is 愛久寿 (Akusu). 愛 means “love”, 久 means “everlasting” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 安玖寿 (Akusu) and 愛玖珠 (Akusu).
Is 愛久寿 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 愛久寿 is a creative kanji spelling (called ateji), chosen for its sounds and meanings. Japanese readers will understand what each character means, and many will enjoy the idea behind it.
How many strokes is 愛久寿?
愛久寿 has 23 strokes in total (愛: 13, 久: 3, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 愛久寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 愛久寿 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 “Agus”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アグス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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