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Bok in Japanese

KatakanaボックBokku
Kanji望久Bouku

In Japanese, Bok is written in katakana as ボック (Bokku), 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 望久 (bouku): “hope”, “everlasting”.

How Bok sounds in Japanese

ボック

Kanji for Bok

望久
bouku
  • 望
    bou hope
    Hope and wishes; also the full moon (望月).
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
望玖
bouku
  • 望
    bou hope
    Hope and wishes; also the full moon (望月).
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
慕久
boku
  • 慕
    bo devotion
    Deep affection and admiration for someone you look up to.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.

By style

Masculine
望久
hope · everlasting
Feminine
望紅
hope · crimson

Questions about Bok in Japanese

How do you write Bok in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Bok?

Our top pick is 望久 (Bouku). 望 means “hope” and 久 means “everlasting”. Other good options are 望玖 (Bouku) and 慕久 (Boku).

Is 望久 a real Japanese name?

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

望久 has 14 strokes in total (望: 11, 久: 3). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 望久 as a tattoo?

Each character in 望久 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 “Bok”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ボック) 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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