Amber in Japanese
In Japanese, Amber is written in katakana as アンバー (Anbaa), 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 杏羽 (anha): “apricot”, “feather”.
How Amber sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Amber
- 杏an apricotThe apricot and its pale spring blossoms.Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
- 葉ha leafLeaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
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Questions about Amber in Japanese
How do you write Amber in Japanese?
Amber is written アンバー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Amber would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Amber?
Our top pick is 杏羽 (Anha). 杏 means “apricot” and 羽 means “feather”. Other good options are 杏葉 (Anha) and 愛羽 (Aha).
Is 杏羽 a real Japanese name?
Partly. The characters 杏羽 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Ahane and Kyou rather than Anha. As a spelling of Amber, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.
How many strokes is 杏羽?
杏羽 has 13 strokes in total (杏: 7, 羽: 6). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.
Can I use 杏羽 as a tattoo?
Each character in 杏羽 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 “Amber”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アンバー) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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