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Tintin in Japanese

KatakanaティンティンTeintein
Kanji天典Tenten

In Japanese, Tintin is written in katakana as ティンティン (Teintein), 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 天典 (tenten): “heaven”, “classic”.

How Tintin sounds in Japanese

ティンティンEnglish

Kanji for Tintin

天典
tenten
  • 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.
  • 典
    ten classic
    A classic and a model to follow; refined and timeless.
天展
tenten
  • 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.
  • 展
    ten unfold
    To unfold and spread; a future that opens wide.
典天
tenten
  • 典
    ten classic
    A classic and a model to follow; refined and timeless.
  • 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.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 典 (classic) is used in Japanese given names.

Tintin in anime worlds

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

Questions about Tintin in Japanese

How do you write Tintin in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Tintin?

Our top pick is 天典 (Tenten). 天 means “heaven” and 典 means “classic”. Other good options are 天展 (Tenten) and 典天 (Tenten).

Is 天典 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 天典 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Tenten, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Tintin, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 天典?

天典 has 12 strokes in total (天: 4, 典: 8). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 天典 as a tattoo?

Each character in 天典 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 “Tintin”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ティンティン) 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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