Jo in Japanese
In Japanese, Jo is written in katakana as ジョー (Joo), 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 恕 (jo): “forgiveness”.
How Jo sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Jo
- 恕jo forgivenessUnderstanding others and forgiving; a generous heart.
- 穣jou rich harvestA golden, abundant harvest.
- 城jou castleA castle; strength and protection.Japanese castles feature massive curved stone foundations called Ishigaki, designed to withstand siege warfare and severe earthquakes.
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Questions about Jo in Japanese
How do you write Jo in Japanese?
Jo is written ジョー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Jo would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Jo?
Our top pick is 恕 (Jo). 恕 means “forgiveness”. Other good options are 穣 (Jou) and 城 (Jou).
Is 恕 a real Japanese name?
Partly. The characters 恕 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Shinobu and Tadashi rather than Jo. As a spelling of Jo, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.
How many strokes is 恕?
恕 has 10 strokes. That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.
Can I use 恕 as a tattoo?
Each character in 恕 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 “Jo”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジョー) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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