Patience in Japanese
In Japanese, Patience is written in katakana as ペイシェンス (Peishiensu), 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 平詩栄寿 (heishiesu): “peace”, “poem”, “prosperity”, “long life”.
How Patience sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Patience
- 平hei peaceFlat and calm; peace and balance.The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
- 詩shi poemA poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.
- 栄e prosperityTo flourish and shine; success and glory.
- 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.
- 平hei peaceFlat and calm; peace and balance.The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
- 詩shi poemA poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.
- 燕en swallowThe swallow, which returns every spring.
- 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.
- 平hei peaceFlat and calm; peace and balance.The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
- 士shi warriorA gentleman or warrior, as in 武士 (bushi).
- 燕en swallowThe swallow, which returns every spring.
- 澄su clarityClear, still water that you can see straight through.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 平 (peace) is common in Japanese given names.
- 詩 (poem) is common in Japanese given names.
- 栄 (prosperity) is common in Japanese given names.
- 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.
Patience in anime worlds
Patience as an anime character →Patience in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Patience in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Patience in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Patience in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Patience in Japanese
How do you write Patience in Japanese?
Patience is written ペイシェンス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Patience would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Patience?
Our top pick is 平詩栄寿 (Heishiesu). 平 means “peace”, 詩 means “poem”, 栄 means “prosperity” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 平詩燕寿 (Heishiensu) and 平士燕澄 (Heishiensu).
Is 平詩栄寿 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 平詩栄寿 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 平詩栄寿?
平詩栄寿 has 34 strokes in total (平: 5, 詩: 13, 栄: 9, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 平詩栄寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 平詩栄寿 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 “Patience”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ペイシェンス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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