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Wai in Japanese

KatakanaワイWai
Kanji和偉Wai

In Japanese, Wai is written in katakana as ワイ (Wai), 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 和偉 (wai): “harmony”, “greatness”.

How Wai sounds in Japanese

ワイ

Kanji for Wai

和偉
wai
  • 和
    wa harmony
    Peace and harmony; the character for Japan itself, as in 和食 (Japanese food).
    Wa (和) represents the foundational Japanese philosophy of peace and harmony, famously declared in Prince Shotoku's 17-Article Constitution.
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
和衣
wai
  • 和
    wa harmony
    Peace and harmony; the character for Japan itself, as in 和食 (Japanese food).
    Wa (和) represents the foundational Japanese philosophy of peace and harmony, famously declared in Prince Shotoku's 17-Article Constitution.
  • 衣
    i garment
    Clothing and robes; how you present yourself.
    Junihitoe, meaning "twelve layers," is the elaborate silk court robe worn by Heian-era noblewomen.
和生
wai
  • 和
    wa harmony
    Peace and harmony; the character for Japan itself, as in 和食 (Japanese food).
    Wa (和) represents the foundational Japanese philosophy of peace and harmony, famously declared in Prince Shotoku's 17-Article Constitution.
  • 生
    i life
    Life, birth and growing; being fully alive.

By style

Masculine
和偉
harmony · greatness
Feminine
和唯
harmony · the only one

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 和 (harmony) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 偉 (greatness) is used in Japanese given names.

Wai in anime worlds

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

Questions about Wai in Japanese

How do you write Wai in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Wai?

Our top pick is 和偉 (Wai). 和 means “harmony” and 偉 means “greatness”. Other good options are 和衣 (Wai) and 和生 (Wai).

Is 和偉 a real Japanese name?

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

How many strokes is 和偉?

和偉 has 20 strokes in total (和: 8, 偉: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 和偉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 和偉 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 “Wai”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ワイ) 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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