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Teddy in Japanese

KatakanaテディTedi
Kanji天慈Teji

In Japanese, Teddy is written in katakana as テディ (Tedi), 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 天慈 (teji): “heaven”, “compassion”.

How Teddy sounds in Japanese

テディ

Kanji for Teddy

天慈
teji
  • 天
    te 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.
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.
天路
teji
  • 天
    te 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.
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
悌慈
teiji
  • 悌
    tei devotion
    Love and respect for one's elders and siblings.
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.

By style

Masculine
天侍
heaven · samurai
Feminine
天慈
heaven · compassion

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 慈 (compassion) is used in Japanese given names.

Teddy in anime worlds

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

Questions about Teddy in Japanese

How do you write Teddy in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Teddy?

Our top pick is 天慈 (Teji). 天 means “heaven” and 慈 means “compassion”. Other good options are 天路 (Teji) and 悌慈 (Teiji).

Is 天慈 a real Japanese name?

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

天慈 has 17 strokes in total (天: 4, 慈: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 天慈 as a tattoo?

Each character in 天慈 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 “Teddy”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (テディ) 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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