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Delta in Japanese

KatakanaデルタDeruta
Kanji暉太Teruta

In Japanese, Delta is written in katakana as デルタ (Deruta), 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 暉太 (teruta): “radiance”, “bold”.

How Delta sounds in Japanese

デルタ

Kanji for Delta

暉太
teruta
  • 暉
    teru radiance
    Bright, shining light that spreads all around.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
輝太
teruta
  • 輝
    teru radiance
    To shine brilliantly; a light others notice.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
晃太
teruta
  • 晃
    teru bright
    Bright and shining, like sunlight spreading out.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.

By style

Masculine
晃太
bright · bold
Feminine
暉田
radiance · rice field

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 暉 (radiance) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 太 (bold) is common in Japanese given names.

Delta in anime worlds

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

Questions about Delta in Japanese

How do you write Delta in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Delta?

Our top pick is 暉太 (Teruta). 暉 means “radiance” and 太 means “bold”. Other good options are 輝太 (Teruta) and 晃太 (Teruta).

Is 暉太 a real Japanese name?

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

暉太 has 17 strokes in total (暉: 13, 太: 4). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 暉太 as a tattoo?

Each character in 暉太 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 “Delta”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (デルタ) 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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