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Cody in Japanese

KatakanaコーディKoodi
Kanji湖路Koji

In Japanese, Cody is written in katakana as コーディ (Koodi), 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 湖路 (koji): “lake”, “path”.

How Cody sounds in Japanese

コーディEnglish

Kanji for Cody

湖路
koji
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
湖慈
koji
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.
幸路
kouji
  • 幸
    kou happiness
    Happiness and good fortune.
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.

By style

Masculine
晃侍
bright · samurai
Feminine
瑚路
coral · path

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 湖 (lake) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 路 (path) is used in Japanese given names.

Cody in anime worlds

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

Questions about Cody in Japanese

How do you write Cody in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Cody?

Our top pick is 湖路 (Koji). 湖 means “lake” and 路 means “path”. Other good options are 湖慈 (Koji) and 幸路 (Kouji).

Is 湖路 a real Japanese name?

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

湖路 has 25 strokes in total (湖: 12, 路: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 湖路 as a tattoo?

Each character in 湖路 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 “Cody”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (コーディ) 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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