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Pei in Japanese

KatakanaペイPei
Kanji兵偉Hei

In Japanese, Pei is written in katakana as ペイ (Pei), 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 兵偉 (hei): “soldier”, “greatness”.

How Pei sounds in Japanese

ペイ

Kanji for Pei

兵偉
hei
  • 兵
    he soldier
    A soldier; courage and duty.
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
平偉
hei
  • 平
    he peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
兵唯
hei
  • 兵
    he soldier
    A soldier; courage and duty.
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.

By style

Masculine
兵偉
soldier · greatness
Feminine
平唯
peace · the only one

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 兵 (soldier) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 偉 (greatness) is used in Japanese given names.

Pei in anime worlds

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

Questions about Pei in Japanese

How do you write Pei in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Pei?

Our top pick is 兵偉 (Hei). 兵 means “soldier” and 偉 means “greatness”. Other good options are 平偉 (Hei) and 兵唯 (Hei).

Is 兵偉 a real Japanese name?

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

兵偉 has 19 strokes in total (兵: 7, 偉: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 兵偉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 兵偉 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 “Pei”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ペイ) 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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