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Thao in Japanese

KatakanaザウZau
Kanji咲羽Sau

In Japanese, Thao is written in katakana as ザウ (Zau), 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 咲羽 (sau): “bloom”, “feather”.

How Thao sounds in Japanese

ザウ

Kanji for Thao

咲羽
sau
  • 咲
    sa bloom
    To bloom; flowers opening in spring.
    In ancient Japanese, this character originally meant "to smile" before coming to mean a flower blooming.
  • 羽
    u feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
彩宇
sau
  • 彩
    sa color
    Color and decoration; making the world colorful.
  • 宇
    u universe
    The universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
紗宇
sau
  • 紗
    sa silk gauze
    Fine, light silk; delicate and elegant.
    A traditional loose-woven silk fabric beloved for lightweight, breathable summer kimono and Obi sashes.
  • 宇
    u universe
    The universe, as in 宇宙 (space).

By style

Masculine
冴宇
clear mind · universe
Feminine
咲羽
bloom · feather

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 咲 (bloom) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 羽 (feather) is common in Japanese given names.

Thao in anime worlds

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

Questions about Thao in Japanese

How do you write Thao in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Thao?

Our top pick is 咲羽 (Sau). 咲 means “bloom” and 羽 means “feather”. Other good options are 彩宇 (Sau) and 紗宇 (Sau).

Is 咲羽 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 咲羽 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Sakiha and Sakuha rather than Sau. As a spelling of Thao, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 咲羽?

咲羽 has 15 strokes in total (咲: 9, 羽: 6). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 咲羽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 咲羽 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 “Thao”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ザウ) 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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