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Iin in Japanese

KatakanaイインIin
Kanji唯偉Ii

In Japanese, Iin is written in katakana as イイン (Iin), 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 唯偉 (ii): “the only one”, “greatness”.

How Iin sounds in Japanese

イインIndonesian

Kanji for Iin

唯偉
ii
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
偉生
ii
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
  • 生
    i life
    Life, birth and growing; being fully alive.
偉唯
ii
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.

By style

Masculine
偉生
greatness · life
Feminine
唯生
the only one · life

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 唯 (the only one) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 偉 (greatness) is used in Japanese given names.

Iin in anime worlds

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

Questions about Iin in Japanese

How do you write Iin in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Iin?

Our top pick is 唯偉 (Ii). 唯 means “the only one” and 偉 means “greatness”. Other good options are 偉生 (Ii) and 偉唯 (Ii).

Is 唯偉 a real Japanese name?

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

唯偉 has 23 strokes in total (唯: 11, 偉: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 唯偉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 唯偉 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 “Iin”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (イイン) 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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