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Josh in Japanese

KatakanaジョシュJoshu
Kanji恕朱Joshu

In Japanese, Josh is written in katakana as ジョシュ (Joshu), 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 恕朱 (joshu): “forgiveness”, “vermilion”.

How Josh sounds in Japanese

ジョシュ

Kanji for Josh

恕朱
joshu
  • 恕
    jo forgiveness
    Understanding others and forgiving; a generous heart.
  • 朱
    shu vermilion
    Vermilion red, the color of torii gates and the ink of a hanko seal.
    Shu-iro (朱色), a bright vermilion ink, is the standard color used for personal Japanese Hanko seals.
恕珠
joshu
  • 恕
    jo forgiveness
    Understanding others and forgiving; a generous heart.
  • 珠
    shu pearl
    A pearl or jewel; something precious and round.
    Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.
穣朱
joushu
  • 穣
    jou rich harvest
    A golden, abundant harvest.
  • 朱
    shu vermilion
    Vermilion red, the color of torii gates and the ink of a hanko seal.
    Shu-iro (朱色), a bright vermilion ink, is the standard color used for personal Japanese Hanko seals.

By style

Masculine
城守
castle · protector
Feminine
恕珠
forgiveness · pearl

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 恕 (forgiveness) is rare in Japanese given names.
  • 朱 (vermilion) is used in Japanese given names.

Josh in anime worlds

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

Questions about Josh in Japanese

How do you write Josh in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Josh?

Our top pick is 恕朱 (Joshu). 恕 means “forgiveness” and 朱 means “vermilion”. Other good options are 恕珠 (Joshu) and 穣朱 (Joushu).

Is 恕朱 a real Japanese name?

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

恕朱 has 16 strokes in total (恕: 10, 朱: 6). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 恕朱 as a tattoo?

Each character in 恕朱 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 “Josh”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジョシュ) 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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