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Gun in Japanese

KatakanaグンGun
Kanji弘Gu

In Japanese, Gun is written in katakana as グン (Gun), 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 弘 (gu): “broad”.

How Gun sounds in Japanese

グンIndonesian
ガンEnglish

Kanji for Gun

弘
gu
  • 弘
    gu broad
    Wide and generous; spreading good far and wide.
求
gu
  • 求
    gu seek
    To seek and strive for.
宮
gu
  • 宮
    gu shrine
    A shrine or palace; something sacred and noble.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 弘 (broad) is common in Japanese given names.

Gun in anime worlds

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

Questions about Gun in Japanese

How do you write Gun in Japanese?

Gun is written グン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Gun would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written ガン (English).

What are the best kanji for Gun?

Our top pick is 弘 (Gu). 弘 means “broad”. Other good options are 求 (Gu) and 宮 (Gu).

Is 弘 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 弘 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Kou and Hiro rather than Gu. As a spelling of Gun, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 弘?

弘 has 5 strokes. That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 弘 as a tattoo?

Each character in 弘 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 “Gun”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (グン) 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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