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Pontus in Japanese

KatakanaポントスPontosu
Kanji宝斗寿Hotosu

In Japanese, Pontus is written in katakana as ポントス (Pontosu), 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 宝斗寿 (hotosu): “treasure”, “big dipper”, “long life”.

How Pontus sounds in Japanese

ポントスas written in Japan
ポントゥスspelled out

Kanji for Pontus

宝斗寿
hotosu
  • 宝
    ho treasure
    A treasure; someone precious to everyone around them.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration 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.
宝登日
hotosu
  • 宝
    ho treasure
    A treasure; someone precious to everyone around them.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
  • 日
    su 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.
穂斗日
hotosu
  • 穂
    ho ear of rice
    A ripe ear of rice, a symbol of abundance.
    In autumn, bundles of golden rice ears (Inaho) are offered to deities in gratitude for abundant harvests.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
  • 日
    su 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.

By style

Masculine
宝斗守
treasure · big dipper · protector
Feminine
宝瞳珠
treasure · eyes · pearl

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 宝 (treasure) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 斗 (big dipper) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.

Pontus in anime worlds

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

Questions about Pontus in Japanese

How do you write Pontus in Japanese?

Pontus is written ポントス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Pontus 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 ポントゥス (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Pontus?

Our top pick is 宝斗寿 (Hotosu). 宝 means “treasure”, 斗 means “big dipper” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 宝登日 (Hotosu) and 穂斗日 (Hotosu).

Is 宝斗寿 a real Japanese name?

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

宝斗寿 has 19 strokes in total (宝: 8, 斗: 4, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 宝斗寿 as a tattoo?

Each character in 宝斗寿 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 “Pontus”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ポントス) 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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