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Nick in Japanese

KatakanaニックNikku
Kanji仁空Niku

In Japanese, Nick is written in katakana as ニック (Nikku), 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 仁空 (niku): “benevolence”, “sky”.

How Nick sounds in Japanese

ニック

Kanji for Nick

仁空
niku
  • 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.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
仁玖
niku
  • 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.
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
仁紅
niku
  • 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.
  • 紅
    ku crimson
    Deep red, the color of autumn leaves and passion.
    Traditional beni (紅), the red used for lips in old Japan, is made from safflower petals.

By style

Masculine
仁空
benevolence · sky
Feminine
新紅
new · crimson

Real Japanese names that sound like Nick

Nick sounds close to にっく (Nikku), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 虹空 nikku — rainbow + sky

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 仁 (benevolence) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 空 (sky) is used in Japanese given names.

Nick in anime worlds

Nick as an anime character →Nick in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Nick in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Nick in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Nick in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Nick in Japanese

How do you write Nick in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Nick?

Our top pick is 仁空 (Niku). 仁 means “benevolence” and 空 means “sky”. Other good options are 仁玖 (Niku) and 仁紅 (Niku).

Is 仁空 a real Japanese name?

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

仁空 has 12 strokes in total (仁: 4, 空: 8). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 仁空 as a tattoo?

Each character in 仁空 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 “Nick”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ニック) 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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