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Bente in Japanese

KatakanaベンテBente
Kanji勉定Bentei

In Japanese, Bente is written in katakana as ベンテ (Bente), 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 勉定 (bentei): “effort”, “steady”.

How Bente sounds in Japanese

ベンテas written in Japan
ベントEnglish

Kanji for Bente

勉定
bentei
  • 勉
    ben effort
    Hard work and diligent study.
  • 定
    tei steady
    Fixed and certain; calm and dependable.
勉天
bente
  • 勉
    ben effort
    Hard work and diligent study.
  • 天
    te heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
勉貞
bentei
  • 勉
    ben effort
    Hard work and diligent study.
  • 貞
    tei steadfast
    Steady, upright and true; someone who keeps faith with what matters.

By style

Masculine
勉呈
effort · sincere gift
Feminine
勉汀
effort · shore

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 勉 (effort) is rare in Japanese given names.
  • 定 (steady) is used in Japanese given names.

Bente in anime worlds

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

Questions about Bente in Japanese

How do you write Bente in Japanese?

Bente is written ベンテ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Bente 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 ベント (English).

What are the best kanji for Bente?

Our top pick is 勉定 (Bentei). 勉 means “effort” and 定 means “steady”. Other good options are 勉天 (Bente) and 勉貞 (Bentei).

Is 勉定 a real Japanese name?

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

勉定 has 18 strokes in total (勉: 10, 定: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 勉定 as a tattoo?

Each character in 勉定 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 “Bente”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ベンテ) 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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