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Anderson in Japanese

KatakanaアンダーソンAndaason
Kanji杏太尊Antason

In Japanese, Anderson is written in katakana as アンダーソン (Andaason), 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 杏太尊 (antason): “apricot”, “bold”, “noble”.

How Anderson sounds in Japanese

アンダーソン

Kanji for Anderson

杏太尊
antason
  • 杏
    an apricot
    The apricot and its pale spring blossoms.
    Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
  • 尊
    son noble
    Precious, noble and worthy of respect.
杏妥尊
andason
  • 杏
    an apricot
    The apricot and its pale spring blossoms.
    Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 尊
    son noble
    Precious, noble and worthy of respect.
安田尊
antason
  • 安
    an 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”.
  • 田
    ta rice field
    A rice paddy, the heart of Japanese countryside life.
  • 尊
    son noble
    Precious, noble and worthy of respect.

By style

Masculine
安太尊
peace · bold · noble
Feminine
杏妥尊
apricot · gentle · noble

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 杏 (apricot) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 太 (bold) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 尊 (noble) is used in Japanese given names.

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Questions about Anderson in Japanese

How do you write Anderson in Japanese?

Anderson is written アンダーソン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Anderson would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Anderson?

Our top pick is 杏太尊 (Antason). 杏 means “apricot”, 太 means “bold” and 尊 means “noble”. Other good options are 杏妥尊 (Andason) and 安田尊 (Antason).

Is 杏太尊 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 杏太尊 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 杏太尊?

杏太尊 has 23 strokes in total (杏: 7, 太: 4, 尊: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 杏太尊 as a tattoo?

Each character in 杏太尊 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 “Anderson”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アンダーソン) 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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