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Brain in Japanese

KatakanaブレインBurein
Kanji舞玲衣Burei

In Japanese, Brain is written in katakana as ブレイン (Burein), 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 舞玲衣 (burei): “dance”, “chime”, “garment”.

How Brain sounds in Japanese

ブレイン

Kanji for Brain

舞玲衣
burei
  • 舞
    bu dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
    Traditional dance forms like Mai (舞) in Noh theater emphasize slow, circular, grounded floor movements.
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 衣
    i garment
    Clothing and robes; how you present yourself.
    Junihitoe, meaning "twelve layers," is the elaborate silk court robe worn by Heian-era noblewomen.
舞礼生
burei
  • 舞
    bu dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
    Traditional dance forms like Mai (舞) in Noh theater emphasize slow, circular, grounded floor movements.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 生
    i life
    Life, birth and growing; being fully alive.
舞玲音
burein
  • 舞
    bu dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
    Traditional dance forms like Mai (舞) in Noh theater emphasize slow, circular, grounded floor movements.
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 音
    in sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.

By style

Masculine
武嶺
martial · summit
Feminine
舞麗
dance · elegance

Questions about Brain in Japanese

How do you write Brain in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Brain?

Our top pick is 舞玲衣 (Burei). 舞 means “dance”, 玲 means “chime” and 衣 means “garment”. Other good options are 舞礼生 (Burei) and 舞玲音 (Burein).

Is 舞玲衣 a real Japanese name?

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

舞玲衣 has 30 strokes in total (舞: 15, 玲: 9, 衣: 6). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 舞玲衣 as a tattoo?

Each character in 舞玲衣 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 “Brain”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ブレイン) 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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