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Eddy in Japanese

KatakanaエディEdi
Kanji英路Eji

In Japanese, Eddy is written in katakana as エディ (Edi), 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 英路 (eji): “brilliance”, “path”.

How Eddy sounds in Japanese

エディ

Kanji for Eddy

英路
eji
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
栄路
eji
  • 栄
    e prosperity
    To flourish and shine; success and glory.
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
英二
eji
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 二
    ji two
    Two; a pair that belongs together.

By style

Masculine
英治
brilliance · order
Feminine
愛路
love · path

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 英 (brilliance) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 路 (path) is used in Japanese given names.

Eddy in anime worlds

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

Questions about Eddy in Japanese

How do you write Eddy in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Eddy?

Our top pick is 英路 (Eji). 英 means “brilliance” and 路 means “path”. Other good options are 栄路 (Eji) and 英二 (Eji).

Is 英路 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 英路 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Hidemichi rather than Eji. As a spelling of Eddy, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 英路?

英路 has 21 strokes in total (英: 8, 路: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 英路 as a tattoo?

Each character in 英路 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 “Eddy”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エディ) 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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