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Cain in Japanese

KatakanaケインKein
Kanji啓Kei

In Japanese, Cain is written in katakana as ケイン (Kein), 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 啓 (kei): “enlighten”.

How Cain sounds in Japanese

ケインEnglish

Kanji for Cain

啓
kei
  • 啓
    kei enlighten
    To open the way and guide others.
馨
kei
  • 馨
    kei fragrance
    A fragrance that drifts far; a good name that spreads.
景
kei
  • 景
    kei scenery
    A beautiful view or scene.

By style

Masculine
圭
jewel
Feminine
華唯
splendor · the only one

Questions about Cain in Japanese

How do you write Cain in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Cain?

Our top pick is 啓 (Kei). 啓 means “enlighten”. Other good options are 馨 (Kei) and 景 (Kei).

Is 啓 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 啓 is also found in Japan as a given name, read Kei, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Cain, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 啓?

啓 has 11 strokes. That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 啓 as a tattoo?

Each character in 啓 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 “Cain”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ケイン) 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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