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Iben in Japanese

KatakanaイーベンIiben
Kanji唯勉Iben

In Japanese, Iben is written in katakana as イーベン (Iiben), 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 唯勉 (iben): “the only one”, “effort”.

How Iben sounds in Japanese

イーベンas written in Japan
イベンspelled out

Kanji for Iben

唯勉
iben
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 勉
    ben effort
    Hard work and diligent study.
偉勉
iben
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
  • 勉
    ben effort
    Hard work and diligent study.
衣勉
iben
  • 衣
    i garment
    Clothing and robes; how you present yourself.
    Junihitoe, meaning "twelve layers," is the elaborate silk court robe worn by Heian-era noblewomen.
  • 勉
    ben effort
    Hard work and diligent study.

By style

Masculine
偉勉
greatness · effort
Feminine
唯勉
the only one · effort

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 唯 (the only one) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 勉 (effort) is rare in Japanese given names.

Iben in anime worlds

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

Questions about Iben in Japanese

How do you write Iben in Japanese?

Iben is written イーベン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Iben 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 イベン (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Iben?

Our top pick is 唯勉 (Iben). 唯 means “the only one” and 勉 means “effort”. Other good options are 偉勉 (Iben) and 衣勉 (Iben).

Is 唯勉 a real Japanese name?

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

唯勉 has 21 strokes in total (唯: 11, 勉: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 唯勉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 唯勉 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 “Iben”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (イーベン) 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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