January in Japanese
In Japanese, January is written in katakana as ジャニュアリー (Janyuarii), 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 路仁愛理 (jiniari): “path”, “benevolence”, “love”, “reason”.
How January sounds in Japanese
Kanji for January
- 路ji pathA road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
- 仁ni benevolenceCompassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
- 愛a 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.
- 理ri reasonThe natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
- 慈ji compassionDeep compassion and loving care.
- 仁ni benevolenceCompassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
- 愛a 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.
- 莉ri jasmineThe white jasmine flower, loved for its sweet scent.
- 路ji pathA road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
- 仁ni benevolenceCompassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
- 亜a next in lineSecond only to the best; someone close behind and rising.In names it is mostly used for its sound “a”, as in 亜美 (Ami).
- 莉ri jasmineThe white jasmine flower, loved for its sweet scent.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 路 (path) is used in Japanese given names.
- 仁 (benevolence) is common in Japanese given names.
- 愛 (love) is common in Japanese given names.
- 理 (reason) is common in Japanese given names.
January in anime worlds
January as an anime character →January in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →January in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →January in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →January in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about January in Japanese
How do you write January in Japanese?
January is written ジャニュアリー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how January would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for January?
Our top pick is 路仁愛理 (Jiniari). 路 means “path”, 仁 means “benevolence”, 愛 means “love” and 理 means “reason”. Other good options are 慈仁愛莉 (Jiniari) and 路仁亜莉 (Jiniari).
Is 路仁愛理 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 路仁愛理 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 路仁愛理?
路仁愛理 has 41 strokes in total (路: 13, 仁: 4, 愛: 13, 理: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 路仁愛理 as a tattoo?
Each character in 路仁愛理 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 “January”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジャニュアリー) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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