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September in Japanese

KatakanaセプテンバーSeputenbaa
Kanji世風天葉Sefutenha

In Japanese, September is written in katakana as セプテンバー (Seputenbaa), 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 世風天葉 (sefutenha): “world”, “wind”, “heaven”, “leaf”.

How September sounds in Japanese

セプテンバー

Kanji for September

世風天葉
sefutenha
  • 世
    se world
    The world and the generations that carry it forward.
  • 風
    fu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
  • 天
    ten heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
静風天葉
seifutenha
  • 静
    sei stillness
    Quiet, calm and composed, even in a storm.
  • 風
    fu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
  • 天
    ten heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
世風天羽
sefuutenha
  • 世
    se world
    The world and the generations that carry it forward.
  • 風
    fuu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
  • 天
    ten heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.

Questions about September in Japanese

How do you write September in Japanese?

September is written セプテンバー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how September would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for September?

Our top pick is 世風天葉 (Sefutenha). 世 means “world”, 風 means “wind”, 天 means “heaven” and 葉 means “leaf”. Other good options are 静風天葉 (Seifutenha) and 世風天羽 (Sefuutenha).

Is 世風天葉 a real Japanese name?

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

世風天葉 has 30 strokes in total (世: 5, 風: 9, 天: 4, 葉: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 世風天葉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 世風天葉 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 “September”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (セプテンバー) 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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