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Anto in Japanese

KatakanaアントAnto
Kanji杏斗Anto

In Japanese, Anto is written in katakana as アント (Anto), 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 杏斗 (anto): “apricot”, “big dipper”.

How Anto sounds in Japanese

アントSpanish

Kanji for Anto

杏斗
anto
  • 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.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
杏登
anto
  • 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.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
杏桐
antou
  • 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.
  • 桐
    tou paulownia
    The paulownia tree, whose light wood is used for the finest boxes.
    The government seal of Japan bears the paulownia crest.

By style

Masculine
明斗
brightness · big dipper
Feminine
杏瞳
apricot · eyes

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 杏 (apricot) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 斗 (big dipper) is used in Japanese given names.

Anto in anime worlds

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Questions about Anto in Japanese

How do you write Anto in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Anto?

Our top pick is 杏斗 (Anto). 杏 means “apricot” and 斗 means “big dipper”. Other good options are 杏登 (Anto) and 杏桐 (Antou).

Is 杏斗 a real Japanese name?

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

杏斗 has 11 strokes in total (杏: 7, 斗: 4). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 杏斗 as a tattoo?

Each character in 杏斗 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 “Anto”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アント) 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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