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Mike in Japanese

KatakanaマイクMaiku
Kanji真生久Maiku

In Japanese, Mike is written in katakana as マイク (Maiku), 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 真生久 (maiku): “truth”, “life”, “everlasting”.

How Mike sounds in Japanese

マイク

Kanji for Mike

真生久
maiku
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 生
    i life
    Life, birth and growing; being fully alive.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
舞偉久
maiku
  • 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.
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
舞郁
maiku
  • 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.
  • 郁
    iku fragrance
    Rich fragrance and refined culture.

By style

Masculine
真偉久
truth · greatness · everlasting
Feminine
舞唯紅
dance · the only one · crimson

Questions about Mike in Japanese

How do you write Mike in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Mike?

Our top pick is 真生久 (Maiku). 真 means “truth”, 生 means “life” and 久 means “everlasting”. Other good options are 舞偉久 (Maiku) and 舞郁 (Maiku).

Is 真生久 a real Japanese name?

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

真生久 has 18 strokes in total (真: 10, 生: 5, 久: 3). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 真生久 as a tattoo?

Each character in 真生久 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 “Mike”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マイク) 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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