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Meg in Japanese

KatakanaメッグMeggu
Kanji芽久Meku

In Japanese, Meg is written in katakana as メッグ (Meggu), 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 芽久 (meku): “sprout”, “everlasting”.

How Meg sounds in Japanese

メッグ

Kanji for Meg

芽久
meku
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
    Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
芽玖
meku
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
    Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
芽空
meku
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
    Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.

Questions about Meg in Japanese

How do you write Meg in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Meg?

Our top pick is 芽久 (Meku). 芽 means “sprout” and 久 means “everlasting”. Other good options are 芽玖 (Meku) and 芽空 (Meku).

Is 芽久 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 芽久 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Megu rather than Meku. As a spelling of Meg, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 芽久?

芽久 has 11 strokes in total (芽: 8, 久: 3). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 芽久 as a tattoo?

Each character in 芽久 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 “Meg”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (メッグ) 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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