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Yen in Japanese

KatakanaイェンIen
Kanji永E

In Japanese, Yen is written in katakana as イェン (Ien), 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 永 (e): “eternity”.

How Yen sounds in Japanese

イェン

Kanji for Yen

永
e
  • 永
    e eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
栄
e
  • 栄
    e prosperity
    To flourish and shine; success and glory.
瑛
e
  • 瑛
    e crystal
    The clear sparkle of crystal or a polished gem.

By style

Masculine
永
eternity
Feminine
絵
picture

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 永 (eternity) is common in Japanese given names.

Yen in anime worlds

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

Questions about Yen in Japanese

How do you write Yen in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Yen?

Our top pick is 永 (E). 永 means “eternity”. Other good options are 栄 (E) and 瑛 (E).

Is 永 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 永 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Ei and Towa rather than E. As a spelling of Yen, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 永?

永 has 5 strokes. That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 永 as a tattoo?

Each character in 永 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 “Yen”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (イェン) 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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