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Emmy in Japanese

KatakanaエミーEmii
Kanji英実Emi

In Japanese, Emmy is written in katakana as エミー (Emii), 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 英実 (emi): “brilliance”, “fruit”.

How Emmy sounds in Japanese

エミー

Kanji for Emmy

英実
emi
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 実
    mi fruit
    Fruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.
永実
emi
  • 永
    e eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 実
    mi fruit
    Fruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.
瑛実
emi
  • 瑛
    e crystal
    The clear sparkle of crystal or a polished gem.
  • 実
    mi fruit
    Fruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.

By style

Masculine
英実
brilliance · fruit
Feminine
絵美
picture · beauty

Real Japanese names that sound like Emmy

Emmy sounds close to えみ (Emi), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 絵子 emi — picture + child
  • 恵美 emi — blessing + beauty
  • 美恵 emi — beauty + blessing
  • 愛美 emi — love + beauty
  • 江美 emi — inlet + beauty

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 英 (brilliance) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 実 (fruit) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

Emmy in anime worlds

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

Questions about Emmy in Japanese

How do you write Emmy in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Emmy?

Our top pick is 英実 (Emi). 英 means “brilliance” and 実 means “fruit”. Other good options are 永実 (Emi) and 瑛実 (Emi).

Is 英実 a real Japanese name?

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

How many strokes is 英実?

英実 has 16 strokes in total (英: 8, 実: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 英実 as a tattoo?

Each character in 英実 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 “Emmy”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エミー) 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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