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Genie in Japanese

KatakanaジーニーJiinii
Kanji慈仁Jini

In Japanese, Genie is written in katakana as ジーニー (Jiinii), 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 慈仁 (jini): “compassion”, “benevolence”.

How Genie sounds in Japanese

ジーニー

Kanji for Genie

慈仁
jini
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
路仁
jini
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
慈丹
jini
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.
  • 丹
    ni vermilion
    Red, the vermilion of shrine gates; also sincerity (丹精).
    The vermilion red pigment, tan (丹), is traditionally painted on shrine Torii gates to ward off evil.

By style

Masculine
慈仁
compassion · benevolence
Feminine
慈丹
compassion · vermilion

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 慈 (compassion) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 仁 (benevolence) is common in Japanese given names.

Genie in anime worlds

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

Questions about Genie in Japanese

How do you write Genie in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Genie?

Our top pick is 慈仁 (Jini). 慈 means “compassion” and 仁 means “benevolence”. Other good options are 路仁 (Jini) and 慈丹 (Jini).

Is 慈仁 a real Japanese name?

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

How many strokes is 慈仁?

慈仁 has 17 strokes in total (慈: 13, 仁: 4). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 慈仁 as a tattoo?

Each character in 慈仁 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 “Genie”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジーニー) 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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