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Mark in Japanese

KatakanaマークMaaku
Kanji真空Maku

In Japanese, Mark is written in katakana as マーク (Maaku), 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 真空 (maku): “truth”, “sky”.

How Mark sounds in Japanese

マークEnglish

Kanji for Mark

真空
maku
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
真久
maku
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
舞空
maku
  • 舞
    ma dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
    Traditional dance forms like Mai (舞) in Noh theater emphasize slow, circular, grounded floor movements.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.

By style

Masculine
真空
truth · sky
Feminine
舞紅
dance · crimson

Questions about Mark in Japanese

How do you write Mark in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Mark?

Our top pick is 真空 (Maku). 真 means “truth” and 空 means “sky”. Other good options are 真久 (Maku) and 舞空 (Maku).

Is 真空 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 真空 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Masora and Mahiro rather than Maku. As a spelling of Mark, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 真空?

真空 has 18 strokes in total (真: 10, 空: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 真空 as a tattoo?

Each character in 真空 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 “Mark”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マーク) 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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