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Burma in Japanese

KatakanaバーマBaama
Kanji羽舞Bama

In Japanese, Burma is written in katakana as バーマ (Baama), 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 羽舞 (bama): “feather”, “dance”.

How Burma sounds in Japanese

バーマ

Kanji for Burma

羽舞
bama
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 舞
    ma 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.
羽満
bama
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 満
    ma fullness
    Full and complete, like the full moon.
    The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.
馬舞
bama
  • 馬
    ba horse
    The horse; strength, speed and freedom.
  • 舞
    ma 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.

By style

Masculine
馬満
horse · fullness
Feminine
芭舞
banana plant · dance

Questions about Burma in Japanese

How do you write Burma in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Burma?

Our top pick is 羽舞 (Bama). 羽 means “feather” and 舞 means “dance”. Other good options are 羽満 (Bama) and 馬舞 (Bama).

Is 羽舞 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 羽舞 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Ubu rather than Bama. As a spelling of Burma, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 羽舞?

羽舞 has 21 strokes in total (羽: 6, 舞: 15). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 羽舞 as a tattoo?

Each character in 羽舞 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 “Burma”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (バーマ) 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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