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Cheng in Japanese

KatakanaチヘングChihengu
Kanji千平空Chiheiku

In Japanese, Cheng is written in katakana as チヘング (Chihengu), 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 千平空 (chiheiku): “thousand”, “peace”, “sky”.

How Cheng sounds in Japanese

チヘングIndonesian
チェングEnglish

Kanji for Cheng

千平空
chiheiku
  • 千
    chi thousand
    A thousand; countless and long-lasting.
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
知平久
chiheiku
  • 知
    chi wisdom
    Knowing, understanding, and learning from what you see.
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
智平玖
chiheiku
  • 智
    chi wisdom
    Deep wisdom and insight, more than just knowledge.
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”

By style

Masculine
千兵空
thousand · soldier · sky
Feminine
千平紅
thousand · peace · crimson

Questions about Cheng in Japanese

How do you write Cheng in Japanese?

Cheng is written チヘング in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Cheng 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 チェング (English).

What are the best kanji for Cheng?

Our top pick is 千平空 (Chiheiku). 千 means “thousand”, 平 means “peace” and 空 means “sky”. Other good options are 知平久 (Chiheiku) and 智平玖 (Chiheiku).

Is 千平空 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 千平空 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 千平空?

千平空 has 16 strokes in total (千: 3, 平: 5, 空: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 千平空 as a tattoo?

Each character in 千平空 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 “Cheng”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (チヘング) 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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