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Jonny in Japanese

KatakanaジョニーJonii
Kanji恕仁Joni

In Japanese, Jonny is written in katakana as ジョニー (Jonii), 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 恕仁 (joni): “forgiveness”, “benevolence”.

How Jonny sounds in Japanese

ジョニーas written in Japan

Kanji for Jonny

恕仁
joni
  • 恕
    jo forgiveness
    Understanding others and forgiving; a generous heart.
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
穣仁
jouni
  • 穣
    jou rich harvest
    A golden, abundant harvest.
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
如仁
joni
  • 如
    jo as one is
    “Just as it is”; being true to yourself.
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.

By style

Masculine
城仁
castle · benevolence
Feminine
恕新
forgiveness · new

Questions about Jonny in Japanese

How do you write Jonny in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Jonny?

Our top pick is 恕仁 (Joni). 恕 means “forgiveness” and 仁 means “benevolence”. Other good options are 穣仁 (Jouni) and 如仁 (Joni).

Is 恕仁 a real Japanese name?

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

恕仁 has 14 strokes in total (恕: 10, 仁: 4). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 恕仁 as a tattoo?

Each character in 恕仁 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 “Jonny”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジョニー) 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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