Irish in Japanese
In Japanese, Irish is written in katakana as アイリシュ (Airishu), 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 愛里朱 (airishu): “love”, “hometown”, “vermilion”.
How Irish sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Irish
- 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.
- 朱shu vermilionVermilion red, the color of torii gates and the ink of a hanko seal.Shu-iro (朱色), a bright vermilion ink, is the standard color used for personal Japanese Hanko seals.
- 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.
- 秋shuu autumnAutumn, the season of harvest and red leaves.
- 安a peaceCalm and safety, like a home where everyone rests easy.It appears in Heian-kyō (平安京), the old name of Kyoto, meaning “capital of peace”.
- 唯i the only one“Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 朱shu vermilionVermilion red, the color of torii gates and the ink of a hanko seal.Shu-iro (朱色), a bright vermilion ink, is the standard color used for personal Japanese Hanko seals.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 愛 (love) is common in Japanese given names.
- 里 (hometown) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
- 朱 (vermilion) is used in Japanese given names.
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Questions about Irish in Japanese
How do you write Irish in Japanese?
Irish is written アイリシュ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Irish would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Irish?
Our top pick is 愛里朱 (Airishu). 愛 means “love”, 里 means “hometown” and 朱 means “vermilion”. Other good options are 愛里秋 (Airishuu) and 安唯里朱 (Airishu).
Is 愛里朱 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 愛里朱 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 愛里朱?
愛里朱 has 26 strokes in total (愛: 13, 里: 7, 朱: 6). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 愛里朱 as a tattoo?
Each character in 愛里朱 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 “Irish”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アイリシュ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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