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Den in Japanese

KatakanaデンDen
Kanji天Ten

In Japanese, Den is written in katakana as デン (Den), 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 天 (ten): “heaven”.

How Den sounds in Japanese

デンEnglish

Kanji for Den

天
ten
  • 天
    ten 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.
伝
den
  • 伝
    den legacy
    To pass something on; carrying a story or tradition into the future.
田
den
  • 田
    den rice field
    A rice paddy, the heart of Japanese countryside life.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.

Den in anime worlds

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

Questions about Den in Japanese

How do you write Den in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Den?

Our top pick is 天 (Ten). 天 means “heaven”. Other good options are 伝 (Den) and 田 (Den).

Is 天 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 天 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Ten, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Den, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 天?

天 has 4 strokes. That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 天 as a tattoo?

Each character in 天 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 “Den”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (デン) 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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