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Lex in Japanese

KatakanaレクスRekusu
Kanji礼玖寿Rekusu

In Japanese, Lex is written in katakana as レクス (Rekusu), 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 礼玖寿 (rekusu): “courtesy”, “black jade”, “long life”.

How Lex sounds in Japanese

レクスEnglish

Kanji for Lex

礼玖寿
rekusu
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
  • 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.
玲久寿
rekusu
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 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.
麗玖寿
reikusu
  • 麗
    rei elegance
    Beautiful and graceful, with a natural radiance.
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
嶺久寿
summit · everlasting · long life
Feminine
玲玖珠
chime · black jade · pearl

Questions about Lex in Japanese

How do you write Lex in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Lex?

Our top pick is 礼玖寿 (Rekusu). 礼 means “courtesy”, 玖 means “black jade” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 玲久寿 (Rekusu) and 麗玖寿 (Reikusu).

Is 礼玖寿 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 礼玖寿 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 礼玖寿?

礼玖寿 has 19 strokes in total (礼: 5, 玖: 7, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 礼玖寿 as a tattoo?

Each character in 礼玖寿 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 “Lex”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レクス) 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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