Iris in Japanese
In Japanese, Iris is written in katakana as アイリス (Airisu), 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 愛里寿 (airisu): “love”, “hometown”, “long life”.
How Iris sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Iris
- 愛ai loveLove and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration 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.
- 藍ai indigoIndigo, the deep blue dye of traditional Japanese cloth.Japan blue (藍色) was so common that foreigners called it “Japan blue.”
- 理ri reasonThe natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration 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.
- 愛ai loveLove and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
- 璃ri glassGlass or crystal, as in 瑠璃 (lapis lazuli).
- 珠su pearlA pearl or jewel; something precious and round.Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.
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Questions about Iris in Japanese
How do you write Iris in Japanese?
Iris is written アイリス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Iris would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Iris?
Our top pick is 愛里寿 (Airisu). 愛 means “love”, 里 means “hometown” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 藍理寿 (Airisu) and 愛璃珠 (Airisu).
Is 愛里寿 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 愛里寿 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 愛里寿?
愛里寿 has 27 strokes in total (愛: 13, 里: 7, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 愛里寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 愛里寿 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 “Iris”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アイリス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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