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Joan in Japanese

KatakanaジョーンJoon
Kanji穣Jou

In Japanese, Joan is written in katakana as ジョーン (Joon), 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 穣 (jou): “rich harvest”.

How Joan sounds in Japanese

ジョーン

Kanji for Joan

穣
jou
  • 穣
    jou rich harvest
    A golden, abundant harvest.
城
jou
  • 城
    jou castle
    A castle; strength and protection.
    Japanese castles feature massive curved stone foundations called Ishigaki, designed to withstand siege warfare and severe earthquakes.
恕
jo
  • 恕
    jo forgiveness
    Understanding others and forgiving; a generous heart.

By style

Masculine
城
castle
Feminine
穣
rich harvest

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 穣 (rich harvest) is rare in Japanese given names.

Joan in anime worlds

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

Questions about Joan in Japanese

How do you write Joan in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Joan?

Our top pick is 穣 (Jou). 穣 means “rich harvest”. Other good options are 城 (Jou) and 恕 (Jo).

Is 穣 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 穣 is also found in Japan as a given name, read Jou, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Joan, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 穣?

穣 has 18 strokes. It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 穣 as a tattoo?

Each character in 穣 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 “Joan”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジョーン) 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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