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Houston in Japanese

KatakanaヒューストンHyuusuton
Kanji陽日登Hisuto

In Japanese, Houston is written in katakana as ヒューストン (Hyuusuton), 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 陽日登 (hisuto): “sunlight”, “sun”, “ascent”.

How Houston sounds in Japanese

ヒューストン

Kanji for Houston

陽日登
hisuto
  • 陽
    hi sunlight
    Warm sunlight. One of the most popular characters in Japanese names today.
  • 日
    su sun
    The sun and the day.
    Japan's official native name, Nihon (日本), literally translates to "the origin of the sun" or Land of the Rising Sun.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
日寿登
hisuto
  • 日
    hi sun
    The sun and the day.
    Japan's official native name, Nihon (日本), literally translates to "the origin of the sun" or Land of the Rising Sun.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
陽日桐
hisutou
  • 陽
    hi sunlight
    Warm sunlight. One of the most popular characters in Japanese names today.
  • 日
    su sun
    The sun and the day.
    Japan's official native name, Nihon (日本), literally translates to "the origin of the sun" or Land of the Rising Sun.
  • 桐
    tou paulownia
    The paulownia tree, whose light wood is used for the finest boxes.
    The government seal of Japan bears the paulownia crest.

By style

Masculine
陽日登
sunlight · sun · ascent
Feminine
妃珠桃
queen · pearl · peach

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 陽 (sunlight) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 日 (sun) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 登 (ascent) is common in Japanese given names.

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Questions about Houston in Japanese

How do you write Houston in Japanese?

Houston is written ヒューストン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Houston would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Houston?

Our top pick is 陽日登 (Hisuto). 陽 means “sunlight”, 日 means “sun” and 登 means “ascent”. Other good options are 日寿登 (Hisuto) and 陽日桐 (Hisutou).

Is 陽日登 a real Japanese name?

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

陽日登 has 28 strokes in total (陽: 12, 日: 4, 登: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 陽日登 as a tattoo?

Each character in 陽日登 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 “Houston”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ヒューストン) 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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