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Chai in Japanese

KatakanaチハイChihai
Kanji千羽衣Chihai

In Japanese, Chai is written in katakana as チハイ (Chihai), 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 千羽衣 (chihai): “thousand”, “feather”, “garment”.

How Chai sounds in Japanese

チハイIndonesian
チャイEnglish

Kanji for Chai

千羽衣
chihai
  • 千
    chi thousand
    A thousand; countless and long-lasting.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 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.
千葉偉
chihai
  • 千
    chi thousand
    A thousand; countless and long-lasting.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
知葉生
chihai
  • 知
    chi wisdom
    Knowing, understanding, and learning from what you see.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
  • 生
    i life
    Life, birth and growing; being fully alive.

By style

Masculine
千羽偉
thousand · feather · greatness
Feminine
千葉唯
thousand · leaf · the only one

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 千 (thousand) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 羽 (feather) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 衣 (garment) is common in Japanese given names.

Chai in anime worlds

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

Questions about Chai in Japanese

How do you write Chai in Japanese?

Chai is written チハイ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Chai 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 チャイ (English).

What are the best kanji for Chai?

Our top pick is 千羽衣 (Chihai). 千 means “thousand”, 羽 means “feather” and 衣 means “garment”. Other good options are 千葉偉 (Chihai) and 知葉生 (Chihai).

Is 千羽衣 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 千羽衣 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 千羽衣?

千羽衣 has 15 strokes in total (千: 3, 羽: 6, 衣: 6). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 千羽衣 as a tattoo?

Each character in 千羽衣 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 “Chai”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (チハイ) 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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