August in Japanese
In Japanese, August is written in katakana as オーガスト (Oogasuto), 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 桜香寿登 (oukasuto): “cherry blossom”, “fragrance”, “long life”, “ascent”.
How August sounds in Japanese
Kanji for August
- 桜ou cherry blossomThe cherry blossom, the flower of Japan.Each spring, people gather beneath the blossoms for hanami (flower viewing).
- 香ka fragranceA gentle fragrance that lingers, like incense in a temple.Kodo (香道), the art of incense appreciation, is one of Japan's three classical arts of refinement.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
- 登to ascentTo climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
- 緒o bondA cord or bond; beginnings and ties between people.
- 香ka fragranceA gentle fragrance that lingers, like incense in a temple.Kodo (香道), the art of incense appreciation, is one of Japan's three classical arts of refinement.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
- 登to ascentTo climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
- 桜ou cherry blossomThe cherry blossom, the flower of Japan.Each spring, people gather beneath the blossoms for hanami (flower viewing).
- 賀ga celebrationCelebration and congratulations; a life full of joyful occasions.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
- 登to ascentTo climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 桜 (cherry blossom) is common in Japanese given names.
- 香 (fragrance) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
- 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.
- 登 (ascent) is common in Japanese given names.
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Questions about August in Japanese
How do you write August in Japanese?
August is written オーガスト in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how August would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written アウグスト.
What are the best kanji for August?
Our top pick is 桜香寿登 (Oukasuto). 桜 means “cherry blossom”, 香 means “fragrance”, 寿 means “long life” and 登 means “ascent”. Other good options are 緒香寿登 (Okasuto) and 桜賀寿登 (Ougasuto).
Is 桜香寿登 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 桜香寿登 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 桜香寿登?
桜香寿登 has 38 strokes in total (桜: 10, 香: 9, 寿: 7, 登: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 桜香寿登 as a tattoo?
Each character in 桜香寿登 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 “August”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (オーガスト) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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