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Ema in Japanese

KatakanaイーマIima
Kanji唯満Ima

In Japanese, Ema is written in katakana as イーマ (Iima), 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 唯満 (ima): “the only one”, “fullness”.

How Ema sounds in Japanese

イーマ

Kanji for Ema

唯満
ima
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 満
    ma fullness
    Full and complete, like the full moon.
    The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.
唯舞
ima
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 舞
    ma dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
    Traditional dance forms like Mai (舞) in Noh theater emphasize slow, circular, grounded floor movements.
偉満
ima
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
  • 満
    ma fullness
    Full and complete, like the full moon.
    The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.

By style

Masculine
偉満
greatness · fullness
Feminine
唯舞
the only one · dance

Questions about Ema in Japanese

How do you write Ema in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Ema?

Our top pick is 唯満 (Ima). 唯 means “the only one” and 満 means “fullness”. Other good options are 唯舞 (Ima) and 偉満 (Ima).

Is 唯満 a real Japanese name?

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

唯満 has 23 strokes in total (唯: 11, 満: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 唯満 as a tattoo?

Each character in 唯満 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 “Ema”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (イーマ) 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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