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Pinki in Japanese

KatakanaピンキーPinkii
Kanji日希Hiki

In Japanese, Pinki is written in katakana as ピンキー (Pinkii), 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 日希 (hiki): “sun”, “hope”.

How Pinki sounds in Japanese

ピンキーas written in Japan
ピンキspelled out

Kanji for Pinki

日希
hiki
  • 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.
  • 希
    ki hope
    Hope, and something rare and precious.
日輝
hiki
  • 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.
  • 輝
    ki radiance
    To shine brilliantly; a light others notice.
日喜
hiki
  • 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.
  • 喜
    ki delight
    Delight and happiness shared with others.

By style

Masculine
飛樹
flight · tree
Feminine
妃姫
queen · princess

Questions about Pinki in Japanese

How do you write Pinki in Japanese?

Pinki is written ピンキー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Pinki 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 ピンキ (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Pinki?

Our top pick is 日希 (Hiki). 日 means “sun” and 希 means “hope”. Other good options are 日輝 (Hiki) and 日喜 (Hiki).

Is 日希 a real Japanese name?

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

日希 has 11 strokes in total (日: 4, 希: 7). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 日希 as a tattoo?

Each character in 日希 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 “Pinki”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ピンキー) 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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