Des in Japanese
In Japanese, Des is written in katakana as デス (Desu), 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 天寿 (tesu): “heaven”, “long life”.
How Des sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Des
- 天te heavenThe 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 lifeCelebration 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.
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How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.
- 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.
Des in anime worlds
Des as an anime character →Des in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Des in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Des in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Des in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Des in Japanese
How do you write Des in Japanese?
Des is written デス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Des 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 (as written in Japan).
What are the best kanji for Des?
Our top pick is 天寿 (Tesu). 天 means “heaven” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 貞寿 (Teisu) and 禎寿 (Teisu).
Is 天寿 a real Japanese name?
Partly. The characters 天寿 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Tenju rather than Tesu. As a spelling of Des, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.
How many strokes is 天寿?
天寿 has 11 strokes in total (天: 4, 寿: 7). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.
Can I use 天寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 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 “Des”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (デス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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