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Tang in Japanese

KatakanaタングTangu
Kanji丹空Tanku

In Japanese, Tang is written in katakana as タング (Tangu), 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 丹空 (tanku): “vermilion”, “sky”.

How Tang sounds in Japanese

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Kanji for Tang

丹空
tanku
  • 丹
    tan vermilion
    Red, the vermilion of shrine gates; also sincerity (丹精).
    The vermilion red pigment, tan (丹), is traditionally painted on shrine Torii gates to ward off evil.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
多久
taku
  • 多
    ta many
    Many and abundant; a life full of blessings.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
丹玖
tanku
  • 丹
    tan vermilion
    Red, the vermilion of shrine gates; also sincerity (丹精).
    The vermilion red pigment, tan (丹), is traditionally painted on shrine Torii gates to ward off evil.
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”

By style

Masculine
太空
bold · sky
Feminine
丹紅
vermilion · crimson

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 丹 (vermilion) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 空 (sky) is used in Japanese given names.

Tang in anime worlds

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

Questions about Tang in Japanese

How do you write Tang in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Tang?

Our top pick is 丹空 (Tanku). 丹 means “vermilion” and 空 means “sky”. Other good options are 多久 (Taku) and 丹玖 (Tanku).

Is 丹空 a real Japanese name?

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

丹空 has 12 strokes in total (丹: 4, 空: 8). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 丹空 as a tattoo?

Each character in 丹空 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 “Tang”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (タング) 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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