Jasmine in Japanese
In Japanese, Jasmine is written in katakana as ジャスミン (Jasumin), 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 路寿実 (jisumi): “path”, “long life”, “fruit”.
How Jasmine sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Jasmine
- 慈ji compassionDeep compassion and loving care.
- 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.
- 光mi lightLight that shines on others.Hikari was chosen as the name for the pioneering Shinkansen bullet train, symbolizing Japan's postwar technological revival.
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Real Japanese names that sound like Jasmine
Jasmine sounds close to じゃすみん (Jasumin), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:
- 紗好美 jasumin — silk gauze + fondness + beauty
- 茉莉花 jasumin — jasmine + jasmine + flower
- 茉莉 jasumin — jasmine + jasmine
If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 路 (path) is used in Japanese given names.
- 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.
- 実 (fruit) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
Jasmine in anime worlds
Jasmine as an anime character →Jasmine in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Jasmine in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Jasmine in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Jasmine in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Jasmine in Japanese
How do you write Jasmine in Japanese?
Jasmine is written ジャスミン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Jasmine would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Jasmine?
Our top pick is 路寿実 (Jisumi). 路 means “path”, 寿 means “long life” and 実 means “fruit”. Other good options are 慈珠実 (Jisumi) and 慈寿光 (Jisumi).
Is 路寿実 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 路寿実 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 路寿実?
路寿実 has 28 strokes in total (路: 13, 寿: 7, 実: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 路寿実 as a tattoo?
Each character in 路寿実 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 “Jasmine”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジャスミン) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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