Nikolaus in Japanese
In Japanese, Nikolaus is written in katakana as ニコラウス (Nikorausu), 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 仁香良羽寿 (nikorausu): “benevolence”, “fragrance”, “goodness”, “feather”, “long life”.
How Nikolaus sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Nikolaus
- 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.
- 香ko fragranceA gentle fragrance that lingers, like incense in a temple.Kodo (香道), the art of incense appreciation, is one of Japan's three classical arts of refinement.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 羽u featherFeathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
- 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.
- 香ko fragranceA gentle fragrance that lingers, like incense in a temple.Kodo (香道), the art of incense appreciation, is one of Japan's three classical arts of refinement.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 宇u universeThe universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
- 珠su pearlA pearl or jewel; something precious and round.Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.
- 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.
- 香ko fragranceA gentle fragrance that lingers, like incense in a temple.Kodo (香道), the art of incense appreciation, is one of Japan's three classical arts of refinement.
- 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.
- 宇u universeThe universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
- 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.
- 香 (fragrance) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
- 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.
- 羽 (feather) is common in Japanese given names.
- 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.
Nikolaus in anime worlds
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Questions about Nikolaus in Japanese
How do you write Nikolaus in Japanese?
Nikolaus is written ニコラウス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Nikolaus 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 ニコラウズ (English).
What are the best kanji for Nikolaus?
Our top pick is 仁香良羽寿 (Nikorausu). 仁 means “benevolence”, 香 means “fragrance”, 良 means “goodness”, 羽 means “feather” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 仁香良宇珠 (Nikorausu) and 仁香楽宇寿 (Nikorausu).
Is 仁香良羽寿 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 仁香良羽寿 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 仁香良羽寿?
仁香良羽寿 has 33 strokes in total (仁: 4, 香: 9, 良: 7, 羽: 6, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 仁香良羽寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 仁香良羽寿 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 “Nikolaus”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ニコラウス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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