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China in Japanese

KatakanaチャイナChaina
Kanji茶唯菜Chaina

In Japanese, China is written in katakana as チャイナ (Chaina), 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 茶唯菜 (chaina): “tea”, “the only one”, “greens”.

How China sounds in Japanese

チャイナ

Kanji for China

茶唯菜
chaina
  • 茶
    cha tea
    Tea; the calm of the Japanese tea ceremony (茶道).
    Rooted in Chanoyu (茶の湯), the Japanese tea ceremony embodies harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 菜
    na greens
    Fresh greens and the yellow rapeseed flowers of spring.
茶伊奈
chaina
  • 茶
    cha tea
    Tea; the calm of the Japanese tea ceremony (茶道).
    Rooted in Chanoyu (茶の湯), the Japanese tea ceremony embodies harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.
  • 伊
    i that one
    An old character used for its graceful sound “i”; it gives a name a classical feel.
    It appears in 伊勢 (Ise), home of Japan's most sacred shrine.
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.
茶衣南
chaina
  • 茶
    cha tea
    Tea; the calm of the Japanese tea ceremony (茶道).
    Rooted in Chanoyu (茶の湯), the Japanese tea ceremony embodies harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.
  • 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.
  • 南
    na south
    The south; warmth and open skies.

By style

Masculine
茶偉南
tea · greatness · south
Feminine
茶唯菜
tea · the only one · greens

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 茶 (tea) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 唯 (the only one) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 菜 (greens) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

China in anime worlds

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Questions about China in Japanese

How do you write China in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for China?

Our top pick is 茶唯菜 (Chaina). 茶 means “tea”, 唯 means “the only one” and 菜 means “greens”. Other good options are 茶伊奈 (Chaina) and 茶衣南 (Chaina).

Is 茶唯菜 a real Japanese name?

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

茶唯菜 has 31 strokes in total (茶: 9, 唯: 11, 菜: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 茶唯菜 as a tattoo?

Each character in 茶唯菜 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 “China”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (チャイナ) 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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