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Curtis in Japanese

KatakanaカーティスKaateisu
Kanji賀天寿Katesu

In Japanese, Curtis is written in katakana as カーティス (Kaateisu), 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 賀天寿 (katesu): “celebration”, “heaven”, “long life”.

How Curtis sounds in Japanese

カーティス

Kanji for Curtis

賀天寿
katesu
  • 賀
    ka celebration
    Celebration and congratulations; a life full of joyful occasions.
  • 天
    te heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
馨天澄
katesu
  • 馨
    ka fragrance
    A fragrance that drifts far; a good name that spreads.
  • 天
    te heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
  • 澄
    su clarity
    Clear, still water that you can see straight through.
佳天珠
katesu
  • 佳
    ka excellence
    Fine, beautiful and excellent.
  • 天
    te heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
  • 珠
    su pearl
    A pearl or jewel; something precious and round.
    Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.

By style

Masculine
河天守
river · heaven · protector
Feminine
華天珠
splendor · heaven · pearl

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 賀 (celebration) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.

Curtis in anime worlds

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

Questions about Curtis in Japanese

How do you write Curtis in Japanese?

Curtis is written カーティス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Curtis would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Curtis?

Our top pick is 賀天寿 (Katesu). 賀 means “celebration”, 天 means “heaven” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 馨天澄 (Katesu) and 佳天珠 (Katesu).

Is 賀天寿 a real Japanese name?

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

賀天寿 has 23 strokes in total (賀: 12, 天: 4, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 賀天寿 as a tattoo?

Each character in 賀天寿 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 “Curtis”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (カーティス) 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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