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Jerry in Japanese

KatakanaジェリーJierii
Kanji慈英里Jieri

In Japanese, Jerry is written in katakana as ジェリー (Jierii), 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 慈英里 (jieri): “compassion”, “brilliance”, “hometown”.

How Jerry sounds in Japanese

ジェリー

Kanji for Jerry

慈英里
jieri
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
路英梨
jieri
  • 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.”
  • 梨
    ri pear blossom
    The pear tree and its white spring blossoms.
路永里
jieri
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 永
    e eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.

By style

Masculine
侍英里
samurai · brilliance · hometown
Feminine
慈絵梨
compassion · picture · pear blossom

Questions about Jerry in Japanese

How do you write Jerry in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Jerry?

Our top pick is 慈英里 (Jieri). 慈 means “compassion”, 英 means “brilliance” and 里 means “hometown”. Other good options are 路英梨 (Jieri) and 路永里 (Jieri).

Is 慈英里 a real Japanese name?

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

慈英里 has 28 strokes in total (慈: 13, 英: 8, 里: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 慈英里 as a tattoo?

Each character in 慈英里 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 “Jerry”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジェリー) 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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