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Les in Japanese

KatakanaレスResu
Kanji玲寿Resu

In Japanese, Les is written in katakana as レス (Resu), 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 玲寿 (resu): “chime”, “long life”.

How Les sounds in Japanese

レス

Kanji for Les

玲寿
resu
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
礼寿
resu
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
玲日
resu
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 日
    su sun
    The sun and the day.
    Japan's official native name, Nihon (日本), literally translates to "the origin of the sun" or Land of the Rising Sun.

By style

Masculine
嶺守
summit · protector
Feminine
玲珠
chime · pearl

Questions about Les in Japanese

How do you write Les in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Les?

Our top pick is 玲寿 (Resu). 玲 means “chime” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 礼寿 (Resu) and 玲日 (Resu).

Is 玲寿 a real Japanese name?

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

玲寿 has 16 strokes in total (玲: 9, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 玲寿 as a tattoo?

Each character in 玲寿 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 “Les”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レス) 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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