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Ji in Japanese

KatakanaジーJii
Kanji慈Ji

In Japanese, Ji is written in katakana as ジー (Jii), 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 (ji): “compassion”.

How Ji sounds in Japanese

ジー

Kanji for Ji

慈
ji
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.
路
ji
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
侍
ji
  • 侍
    ji samurai
    To serve; the character for “samurai,” warriors who served with loyalty.
    The word Samurai (侍) derives from the classical verb saburau, meaning "to serve by one's side."

By style

Masculine
侍
samurai
Feminine
慈
compassion

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 慈 (compassion) is used in Japanese given names.

Ji in anime worlds

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

Questions about Ji in Japanese

How do you write Ji in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Ji?

Our top pick is 慈 (Ji). 慈 means “compassion”. Other good options are 路 (Ji) and 侍 (Ji).

Is 慈 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 慈 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Itsuku and Chika rather than Ji. As a spelling of Ji, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 慈?

慈 has 13 strokes. That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 慈 as a tattoo?

Each character in 慈 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 “Ji”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジー) 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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