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Nani in Japanese

KatakanaナーニNaani
Kanji南仁Nani

In Japanese, Nani is written in katakana as ナーニ (Naani), 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 南仁 (nani): “south”, “benevolence”.

How Nani sounds in Japanese

ナーニas written in Japan
ナニspelled out

Kanji for Nani

南仁
nani
  • 南
    na south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
和仁
nani
  • 和
    na harmony
    Peace and harmony; the character for Japan itself, as in 和食 (Japanese food).
    Wa (和) represents the foundational Japanese philosophy of peace and harmony, famously declared in Prince Shotoku's 17-Article Constitution.
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
七仁
nani
  • 七
    na seven
    Seven, a lucky number in Japan, as in the Seven Lucky Gods.
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.

By style

Masculine
南仁
south · benevolence
Feminine
奈新
nara · new

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 南 (south) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 仁 (benevolence) is common in Japanese given names.

Nani in anime worlds

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Questions about Nani in Japanese

How do you write Nani in Japanese?

Nani is written ナーニ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Nani 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 ナニ (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Nani?

Our top pick is 南仁 (Nani). 南 means “south” and 仁 means “benevolence”. Other good options are 和仁 (Nani) and 七仁 (Nani).

Is 南仁 a real Japanese name?

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

南仁 has 13 strokes in total (南: 9, 仁: 4). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 南仁 as a tattoo?

Each character in 南仁 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 “Nani”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ナーニ) 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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