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Jane in Japanese

KatakanaジェーンJieen
Kanji路恵Jie

In Japanese, Jane is written in katakana as ジェーン (Jieen), 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 路恵 (jie): “path”, “blessing”.

How Jane sounds in Japanese

ジェーン

Kanji for Jane

路恵
jie
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 恵
    e blessing
    Grace and blessings; gifts of nature.
路英
jie
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
路栄
jiei
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 栄
    ei prosperity
    To flourish and shine; success and glory.

By style

Masculine
路恵
path · blessing
Feminine
路絵
path · picture

Questions about Jane in Japanese

How do you write Jane in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Jane?

Our top pick is 路恵 (Jie). 路 means “path” and 恵 means “blessing”. Other good options are 路英 (Jie) and 路栄 (Jiei).

Is 路恵 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 路恵 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Michie rather than Jie. As a spelling of Jane, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 路恵?

路恵 has 23 strokes in total (路: 13, 恵: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 路恵 as a tattoo?

Each character in 路恵 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 “Jane”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジェーン) 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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