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Jama in Japanese

KatakanaジャマJama
Kanji路満Jima

In Japanese, Jama is written in katakana as ジャマ (Jama), 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 路満 (jima): “path”, “fullness”.

How Jama sounds in Japanese

ジャマ

Kanji for Jama

路満
jima
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 満
    ma fullness
    Full and complete, like the full moon.
    The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.
路舞
jima
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 舞
    ma dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
    Traditional dance forms like Mai (舞) in Noh theater emphasize slow, circular, grounded floor movements.
慈満
jima
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.
  • 満
    ma fullness
    Full and complete, like the full moon.
    The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.

By style

Masculine
路満
path · fullness
Feminine
路舞
path · dance

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 路 (path) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 満 (fullness) is common in Japanese given names.

Jama in anime worlds

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

Questions about Jama in Japanese

How do you write Jama in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Jama?

Our top pick is 路満 (Jima). 路 means “path” and 満 means “fullness”. Other good options are 路舞 (Jima) and 慈満 (Jima).

Is 路満 a real Japanese name?

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

路満 has 25 strokes in total (路: 13, 満: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 路満 as a tattoo?

Each character in 路満 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 “Jama”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジャマ) 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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