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Yani in Japanese

KatakanaヤニYani
Kanji弥仁Yani

In Japanese, Yani is written in katakana as ヤニ (Yani), 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 弥仁 (yani): “ever more”, “benevolence”.

How Yani sounds in Japanese

ヤニSpanish
ヤニーEnglish

Kanji for Yani

弥仁
yani
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
弥新
yani
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
  • 新
    ni new
    Fresh beginnings and new things.
弥丹
yani
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
  • 丹
    ni vermilion
    Red, the vermilion of shrine gates; also sincerity (丹精).
    The vermilion red pigment, tan (丹), is traditionally painted on shrine Torii gates to ward off evil.

By style

Masculine
弥仁
ever more · benevolence
Feminine
弥新
ever more · new

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 弥 (ever more) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 仁 (benevolence) is common in Japanese given names.

Yani in anime worlds

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

Questions about Yani in Japanese

How do you write Yani in Japanese?

Yani is written ヤニ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Yani would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written ヤニー (English).

What are the best kanji for Yani?

Our top pick is 弥仁 (Yani). 弥 means “ever more” and 仁 means “benevolence”. Other good options are 弥新 (Yani) and 弥丹 (Yani).

Is 弥仁 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 弥仁 is a creative kanji spelling (called ateji), chosen for its sounds and meanings. Japanese readers will understand what each character means, and many will enjoy the idea behind it.

How many strokes is 弥仁?

弥仁 has 12 strokes in total (弥: 8, 仁: 4). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 弥仁 as a tattoo?

Each character in 弥仁 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 “Yani”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ヤニ) 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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