Un in Japanese
In Japanese, Un is written in katakana as アン (An), 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 杏 (an): “apricot”.
How Un sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Un
- 杏an apricotThe apricot and its pale spring blossoms.Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
- 安a peaceCalm and safety, like a home where everyone rests easy.It appears in Heian-kyō (平安京), the old name of Kyoto, meaning “capital of peace”.
- 愛a loveLove and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
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Real Japanese names that sound like Un
Un sounds close to あん (An), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:
- 杏子 an — apricot + child
- 安 an — peace
- 愛海 an — love + sea
- 安海 an — peace + sea
- 愛夢 an — love + dream
If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 杏 (apricot) is common in Japanese given names.
Un in anime worlds
Un as an anime character →Un in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Un in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Un in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Un in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Un in Japanese
How do you write Un in Japanese?
Un is written アン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Un would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Un?
Our top pick is 杏 (An). 杏 means “apricot”. Other good options are 安 (A) and 愛 (A).
Is 杏 a real Japanese name?
Yes. 杏 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read An, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Un, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.
How many strokes is 杏?
杏 has 7 strokes. That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.
Can I use 杏 as a tattoo?
Each character in 杏 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 “Un”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アン) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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