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Butch in Japanese

KatakanaブッチButchi
Kanji武知Buchi

In Japanese, Butch is written in katakana as ブッチ (Butchi), 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 武知 (buchi): “martial”, “wisdom”.

How Butch sounds in Japanese

ブッチEnglish
ブチspelled out

Kanji for Butch

武知
buchi
  • 武
    bu martial
    The martial way; courage and discipline, as in 武士 (warrior).
    The spirit of Bushido (武士道), the samurai code, prioritizes honor and discipline over mere battlefield violence.
  • 知
    chi wisdom
    Knowing, understanding, and learning from what you see.
武智
buchi
  • 武
    bu martial
    The martial way; courage and discipline, as in 武士 (warrior).
    The spirit of Bushido (武士道), the samurai code, prioritizes honor and discipline over mere battlefield violence.
  • 智
    chi wisdom
    Deep wisdom and insight, more than just knowledge.
舞知
buchi
  • 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.
  • 知
    chi wisdom
    Knowing, understanding, and learning from what you see.

By style

Masculine
武刀
martial · sword
Feminine
舞知
dance · wisdom

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 武 (martial) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 知 (wisdom) is common in Japanese given names.

Butch in anime worlds

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

Questions about Butch in Japanese

How do you write Butch in Japanese?

Butch is written ブッチ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Butch 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 ブチ (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Butch?

Our top pick is 武知 (Buchi). 武 means “martial” and 知 means “wisdom”. Other good options are 武智 (Buchi) and 舞知 (Buchi).

Is 武知 a real Japanese name?

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

武知 has 16 strokes in total (武: 8, 知: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 武知 as a tattoo?

Each character in 武知 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 “Butch”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ブッチ) 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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