Mavis in Japanese
In Japanese, Mavis is written in katakana as メイビス (Meibisu), 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 明日寿 (meihisu): “brightness”, “sun”, “long life”.
How Mavis sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Mavis
- 明mei brightnessLight that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
- 日hi sunThe 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.
- 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.
- 明mei brightnessLight that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
- 美bi beautyBeauty in every form; one of the most loved characters in Japanese names.
- 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.
- 明mei brightnessLight that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
- 陽hi sunlightWarm sunlight. One of the most popular characters in Japanese names today.
- 日su sunThe 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.
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How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 明 (brightness) is common in Japanese given names.
- 日 (sun) is common in Japanese given names.
- 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.
Mavis in anime worlds
Mavis as an anime character →Mavis in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Mavis in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Mavis in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Mavis in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Mavis in Japanese
How do you write Mavis in Japanese?
Mavis is written メイビス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Mavis would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Mavis?
Our top pick is 明日寿 (Meihisu). 明 means “brightness”, 日 means “sun” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 明美寿 (Meibisu) and 明陽日 (Meihisu).
Is 明日寿 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 明日寿 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 明日寿?
明日寿 has 19 strokes in total (明: 8, 日: 4, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 明日寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 明日寿 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 “Mavis”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (メイビス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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