America in Japanese
In Japanese, America is written in katakana as アメリカ (Amerika), 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 愛芽里佳 (amerika): “love”, “sprout”, “hometown”, “excellence”.
How America sounds in Japanese
Kanji for America
- 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.
- 芽me sproutA bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 佳ka excellenceFine, beautiful and excellent.
- 亜a next in lineSecond only to the best; someone close behind and rising.In names it is mostly used for its sound “a”, as in 亜美 (Ami).
- 芽me sproutA bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 夏ka summerSummer, the season of light, festivals and fireworks.
- 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”.
- 芽me sproutA bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 賀ka celebrationCelebration and congratulations; a life full of joyful occasions.
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How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 愛 (love) is common in Japanese given names.
- 芽 (sprout) is common in Japanese given names.
- 里 (hometown) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
- 佳 (excellence) is common in Japanese given names.
America in anime worlds
America as an anime character →America in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →America in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →America in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →America in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about America in Japanese
How do you write America in Japanese?
America is written アメリカ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how America would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for America?
Our top pick is 愛芽里佳 (Amerika). 愛 means “love”, 芽 means “sprout”, 里 means “hometown” and 佳 means “excellence”. Other good options are 亜芽里夏 (Amerika) and 安芽里賀 (Amerika).
Is 愛芽里佳 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 愛芽里佳 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 愛芽里佳?
愛芽里佳 has 36 strokes in total (愛: 13, 芽: 8, 里: 7, 佳: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 愛芽里佳 as a tattoo?
Each character in 愛芽里佳 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 “America”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アメリカ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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