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Joy in Japanese

KatakanaジョイJoi
Kanji恕偉Joi

In Japanese, Joy is written in katakana as ジョイ (Joi), 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 恕偉 (joi): “forgiveness”, “greatness”.

How Joy sounds in Japanese

ジョイ

Kanji for Joy

恕偉
joi
  • 恕
    jo forgiveness
    Understanding others and forgiving; a generous heart.
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
穣偉
joui
  • 穣
    jou rich harvest
    A golden, abundant harvest.
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
恕唯
joi
  • 恕
    jo forgiveness
    Understanding others and forgiving; a generous heart.
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.

By style

Masculine
城偉
castle · greatness
Feminine
恕唯
forgiveness · the only one

Real Japanese names that sound like Joy

Joy sounds close to じょい (Joi), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 喜実 joi — delight + fruit
  • 丈依 joi — sturdy + rely
  • 序依 joi — beginning + rely
  • 如意 joi — as one is + will

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 恕 (forgiveness) is rare in Japanese given names.
  • 偉 (greatness) is used in Japanese given names.

Joy in anime worlds

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

Questions about Joy in Japanese

How do you write Joy in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Joy?

Our top pick is 恕偉 (Joi). 恕 means “forgiveness” and 偉 means “greatness”. Other good options are 穣偉 (Joui) and 恕唯 (Joi).

Is 恕偉 a real Japanese name?

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

恕偉 has 22 strokes in total (恕: 10, 偉: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 恕偉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 恕偉 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 “Joy”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジョイ) 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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