Nicholas in Japanese
In Japanese, Nicholas is written in katakana as ニコラス (Nikorasu), 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 仁恋良寿 (nikorasu): “benevolence”, “romance”, “goodness”, “long life”.
How Nicholas sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Nicholas
- 仁ni benevolenceCompassion 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.
- 恋ko romanceRomantic love; a heart that feels deeply.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 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.
- 仁ni benevolenceCompassion 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.
- 湖ko lakeA still lake that mirrors the sky.Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 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.
- 仁ni benevolenceCompassion 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.
- 紅kou crimsonDeep red, the color of autumn leaves and passion.Traditional beni (紅), the red used for lips in old Japan, is made from safflower petals.
- 楽ra joyEnjoyment and ease, and also music.Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
- 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.
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How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 仁 (benevolence) is common in Japanese given names.
- 恋 (romance) is used in Japanese given names.
- 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.
- 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.
Nicholas in anime worlds
Nicholas as an anime character →Nicholas in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Nicholas in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Nicholas in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Nicholas in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Nicholas in Japanese
How do you write Nicholas in Japanese?
Nicholas is written ニコラス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Nicholas would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Nicholas?
Our top pick is 仁恋良寿 (Nikorasu). 仁 means “benevolence”, 恋 means “romance”, 良 means “goodness” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 仁湖良日 (Nikorasu) and 仁紅楽寿 (Nikourasu).
Is 仁恋良寿 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 仁恋良寿 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 仁恋良寿?
仁恋良寿 has 28 strokes in total (仁: 4, 恋: 10, 良: 7, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 仁恋良寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 仁恋良寿 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 “Nicholas”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ニコラス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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