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King in Japanese

KatakanaキングKingu
Kanji貴久Kiku

In Japanese, King is written in katakana as キング (Kingu), 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 貴久 (kiku): “noble”, “everlasting”.

How King sounds in Japanese

キング

Kanji for King

貴久
kiku
  • 貴
    ki noble
    Noble and precious.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
喜久
kiku
  • 喜
    ki delight
    Delight and happiness shared with others.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
輝久
kiku
  • 輝
    ki radiance
    To shine brilliantly; a light others notice.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.

By style

Masculine
樹久
tree · everlasting
Feminine
琴紅
koto · crimson

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 貴 (noble) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 久 (everlasting) is common in Japanese given names.

King in anime worlds

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

Questions about King in Japanese

How do you write King in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for King?

Our top pick is 貴久 (Kiku). 貴 means “noble” and 久 means “everlasting”. Other good options are 喜久 (Kiku) and 輝久 (Kiku).

Is 貴久 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 貴久 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Kiku, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For King, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 貴久?

貴久 has 15 strokes in total (貴: 12, 久: 3). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 貴久 as a tattoo?

Each character in 貴久 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 “King”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (キング) 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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