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Demi in Japanese

KatakanaデミDemi
Kanji貞海Teimi

In Japanese, Demi is written in katakana as デミ (Demi), 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 貞海 (teimi): “steadfast”, “sea”.

How Demi sounds in Japanese

デミas written in Japan
デミーEnglish

Kanji for Demi

貞海
teimi
  • 貞
    tei steadfast
    Steady, upright and true; someone who keeps faith with what matters.
  • 海
    mi sea
    The sea; vast and calm.
天海
temi
  • 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.
  • 海
    mi sea
    The sea; vast and calm.
貞弥
teimi
  • 貞
    tei steadfast
    Steady, upright and true; someone who keeps faith with what matters.
  • 弥
    mi ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”

By style

Masculine
貞海
steadfast · sea
Feminine
汀美
shore · beauty

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 貞 (steadfast) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 海 (sea) is common in Japanese given names.

Demi in anime worlds

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

Questions about Demi in Japanese

How do you write Demi in Japanese?

Demi is written デミ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Demi 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 デミー (English).

What are the best kanji for Demi?

Our top pick is 貞海 (Teimi). 貞 means “steadfast” and 海 means “sea”. Other good options are 天海 (Temi) and 貞弥 (Teimi).

Is 貞海 a real Japanese name?

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

貞海 has 18 strokes in total (貞: 9, 海: 9). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 貞海 as a tattoo?

Each character in 貞海 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 “Demi”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (デミ) 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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