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Anki in Japanese

KatakanaアンキAnki
Kanji安貴Anki

In Japanese, Anki is written in katakana as アンキ (Anki), 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 安貴 (anki): “peace”, “noble”.

How Anki sounds in Japanese

アンキas written in Japan

Kanji for Anki

安貴
anki
  • 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”.
  • 貴
    ki noble
    Noble and precious.
明貴
aki
  • 明
    a brightness
    Light that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.
    It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
  • 貴
    ki noble
    Noble and precious.
杏貴
anki
  • 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.
  • 貴
    ki noble
    Noble and precious.

By style

Masculine
安樹
peace · tree
Feminine
杏姫
apricot · princess

Real Japanese names that sound like Anki

Anki sounds close to あんき (Anki), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 安喜 anki — peace + delight
  • 安輝 anki — peace + radiance

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.
  • 貴 (noble) is common in Japanese given names.

Anki in anime worlds

Anki as an anime character →Anki in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Anki in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Anki in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Anki in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Anki in Japanese

How do you write Anki in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Anki?

Our top pick is 安貴 (Anki). 安 means “peace” and 貴 means “noble”. Other good options are 明貴 (Aki) and 杏貴 (Anki).

Is 安貴 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 安貴 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Aki rather than Anki. As a spelling of Anki, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 安貴?

安貴 has 18 strokes in total (安: 6, 貴: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 安貴 as a tattoo?

Each character in 安貴 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 “Anki”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アンキ) 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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