Alice in Japanese
In Japanese, Alice is written in katakana as アリス (Arisu), 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 安里寿 (arisu): “peace”, “hometown”, “long life”.
How Alice sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Alice
- 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”.
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 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.
- 明a brightnessLight that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 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.
- 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.
- 梨ri pear blossomThe pear tree and its white spring blossoms.
- 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.
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Real Japanese names that sound like Alice
Alice sounds close to ありす (Arisu), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:
- 有子 arisu — have + child
- 亜里子 arisu — next in line + hometown + child
- 愛里子 arisu — love + hometown + child
- 亜理子 arisu — next in line + reason + child
- 亜梨子 arisu — next in line + pear blossom + child
If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 安 (peace) is common in Japanese given names.
- 里 (hometown) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
- 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.
Alice in anime worlds
Alice as an anime character →Alice in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Alice in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Alice in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Alice in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Alice in Japanese
How do you write Alice in Japanese?
Alice is written アリス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Alice would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Alice?
Our top pick is 安里寿 (Arisu). 安 means “peace”, 里 means “hometown” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 明里珠 (Arisu) and 愛梨寿 (Arisu).
Is 安里寿 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 安里寿 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 安里寿?
安里寿 has 20 strokes in total (安: 6, 里: 7, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 安里寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 安里寿 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 “Alice”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アリス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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