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Pete in Japanese

KatakanaピートPiito
Kanji日登Hito

In Japanese, Pete is written in katakana as ピート (Piito), 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 日登 (hito): “sun”, “ascent”.

How Pete sounds in Japanese

ピート

Kanji for Pete

日登
hito
  • 日
    hi sun
    The sun and the day.
    Japan's official native name, Nihon (日本), literally translates to "the origin of the sun" or Land of the Rising Sun.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
日斗
hito
  • 日
    hi sun
    The sun and the day.
    Japan's official native name, Nihon (日本), literally translates to "the origin of the sun" or Land of the Rising Sun.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
陽登
hito
  • 陽
    hi sunlight
    Warm sunlight. One of the most popular characters in Japanese names today.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.

By style

Masculine
飛斗
flight · big dipper
Feminine
妃桃
queen · peach

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 日 (sun) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 登 (ascent) is common in Japanese given names.

Pete in anime worlds

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

Questions about Pete in Japanese

How do you write Pete in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Pete?

Our top pick is 日登 (Hito). 日 means “sun” and 登 means “ascent”. Other good options are 日斗 (Hito) and 陽登 (Hito).

Is 日登 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 日登 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Nitto rather than Hito. As a spelling of Pete, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 日登?

日登 has 16 strokes in total (日: 4, 登: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 日登 as a tattoo?

Each character in 日登 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 “Pete”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ピート) 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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