Matthias in Japanese
In Japanese, Matthias is written in katakana as マッティアス (Matteiasu), 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 満天愛寿 (mateasu): “fullness”, “heaven”, “love”, “long life”.
How Matthias sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Matthias
- 満ma fullnessFull and complete, like the full moon.The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.
- 天te heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 愛a loveLove and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration 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.
- 満ma fullnessFull and complete, like the full moon.The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.
- 天te heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 亜a next in lineSecond only to the best; someone close behind and rising.In names it is mostly used for its sound “a”, as in 亜美 (Ami).
- 珠su pearlA pearl or jewel; something precious and round.Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.
- 満ma fullnessFull and complete, like the full moon.The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.
- 天te heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 飛asu flightTo fly and leap beyond limits.
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How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 満 (fullness) is common in Japanese given names.
- 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.
- 愛 (love) is common in Japanese given names.
- 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.
Matthias in anime worlds
Matthias as an anime character →Matthias in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Matthias in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Matthias in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Matthias in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Matthias in Japanese
How do you write Matthias in Japanese?
Matthias is written マッティアス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Matthias would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written マティアス (as written in Japan) and マティーアス (as written in Japan).
What are the best kanji for Matthias?
Our top pick is 満天愛寿 (Mateasu). 満 means “fullness”, 天 means “heaven”, 愛 means “love” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 満天亜珠 (Mateasu) and 満天飛 (Mateasu).
Is 満天愛寿 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 満天愛寿 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 満天愛寿?
満天愛寿 has 36 strokes in total (満: 12, 天: 4, 愛: 13, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 満天愛寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 満天愛寿 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 “Matthias”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マッティアス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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