Spring in Japanese
In Japanese, Spring is written in katakana as スプリング (Supuringu), 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 日富鈴久 (sufurinku): “sun”, “wealth”, “bell”, “everlasting”.
How Spring sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Spring
- 日su sunThe 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.
- 富fu wealthRichness and abundance; also the first character of 富士 (Mt. Fuji).
- 鈴rin bellA small bell, rung at shrines to call the gods.Suzu bells are rung at Shinto shrines to purify sacred spaces and awaken benevolent guardian deities.
- 久ku everlastingLong-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
- 澄su clarityClear, still water that you can see straight through.
- 風fu windThe wind; free and unstoppable.
- 鈴rin bellA small bell, rung at shrines to call the gods.Suzu bells are rung at Shinto shrines to purify sacred spaces and awaken benevolent guardian deities.
- 久ku everlastingLong-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
- 珠su pearlA pearl or jewel; something precious and round.Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.
- 風fu windThe wind; free and unstoppable.
- 鈴rin bellA small bell, rung at shrines to call the gods.Suzu bells are rung at Shinto shrines to purify sacred spaces and awaken benevolent guardian deities.
- 空ku skyThe sky; open, wide and free.
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Questions about Spring in Japanese
How do you write Spring in Japanese?
Spring is written スプリング in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Spring would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Spring?
Our top pick is 日富鈴久 (Sufurinku). 日 means “sun”, 富 means “wealth”, 鈴 means “bell” and 久 means “everlasting”. Other good options are 澄風鈴久 (Sufurinku) and 珠風鈴空 (Sufurinku).
Is 日富鈴久 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 日富鈴久 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 日富鈴久?
日富鈴久 has 32 strokes in total (日: 4, 富: 12, 鈴: 13, 久: 3). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 日富鈴久 as a tattoo?
Each character in 日富鈴久 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 “Spring”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (スプリング) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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