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Dong in Japanese

KatakanaドングDongu
Kanji土空Doku

In Japanese, Dong is written in katakana as ドング (Dongu), 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 土空 (doku): “earth”, “sky”.

How Dong sounds in Japanese

ドング

Kanji for Dong

土空
doku
  • 土
    do earth
    Rich soil where everything grows; steady and grounded.
    In sumo wrestling, the sacred earthen ring is called the dohyo (土俵) and is purified with salt.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
土久
doku
  • 土
    do earth
    Rich soil where everything grows; steady and grounded.
    In sumo wrestling, the sacred earthen ring is called the dohyo (土俵) and is purified with salt.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
道空
douku
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
    The suffix -do (道), meaning "the way," defines Japanese disciplined arts like Chado (tea), Kado (flowers), and Shodo (calligraphy).
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.

By style

Masculine
土空
earth · sky
Feminine
瞳紅
eyes · crimson

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 土 (earth) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 空 (sky) is used in Japanese given names.

Dong in anime worlds

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

Questions about Dong in Japanese

How do you write Dong in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Dong?

Our top pick is 土空 (Doku). 土 means “earth” and 空 means “sky”. Other good options are 土久 (Doku) and 道空 (Douku).

Is 土空 a real Japanese name?

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

土空 has 11 strokes in total (土: 3, 空: 8). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 土空 as a tattoo?

Each character in 土空 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 “Dong”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ドング) 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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