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Nu in Japanese

KatakanaヌーNuu
Kanji野No

In Japanese, Nu is written in katakana as ヌー (Nuu), 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 野 (no): “field”.

How Nu sounds in Japanese

ヌー

Kanji for Nu

野
no
  • 野
    no field
    Wide-open fields where you can run free.
能
no
  • 能
    no talent
    Ability and talent; also Noh, Japan’s oldest masked theater.
之
no
  • 之
    no this
    A classic character that links words together, common at the end of boys' names such as Hiroyuki.

By style

Masculine
之
this
Feminine
乃
of

Questions about Nu in Japanese

How do you write Nu in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Nu?

Our top pick is 野 (No). 野 means “field”. Other good options are 能 (No) and 之 (No).

Is 野 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 野 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read No, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Nu, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 野?

野 has 11 strokes. That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 野 as a tattoo?

Each character in 野 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 “Nu”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ヌー) 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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