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Vi in Japanese

KatakanaバイBai
Kanji羽唯Bai

In Japanese, Vi is written in katakana as バイ (Bai), 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 羽唯 (bai): “feather”, “the only one”.

How Vi sounds in Japanese

バイ

Kanji for Vi

羽唯
bai
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
羽偉
bai
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
羽生
bai
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 生
    i life
    Life, birth and growing; being fully alive.

By style

Masculine
馬偉
horse · greatness
Feminine
梅
plum blossom

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 羽 (feather) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 唯 (the only one) is common in Japanese given names.

Vi in anime worlds

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

Questions about Vi in Japanese

How do you write Vi in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Vi?

Our top pick is 羽唯 (Bai). 羽 means “feather” and 唯 means “the only one”. Other good options are 羽偉 (Bai) and 羽生 (Bai).

Is 羽唯 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 羽唯 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Ui rather than Bai. As a spelling of Vi, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 羽唯?

羽唯 has 17 strokes in total (羽: 6, 唯: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 羽唯 as a tattoo?

Each character in 羽唯 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 “Vi”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (バイ) 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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