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Ying in Japanese

KatakanaイングIngu
Kanji唯空Iku

In Japanese, Ying is written in katakana as イング (Ingu), 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 唯空 (iku): “the only one”, “sky”.

How Ying sounds in Japanese

イング

Kanji for Ying

唯空
iku
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
衣久
iku
  • 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.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
衣空
iku
  • 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.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.

By style

Masculine
偉久
greatness · everlasting
Feminine
唯紅
the only one · crimson

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 唯 (the only one) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 空 (sky) is used in Japanese given names.

Ying in anime worlds

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

Questions about Ying in Japanese

How do you write Ying in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Ying?

Our top pick is 唯空 (Iku). 唯 means “the only one” and 空 means “sky”. Other good options are 衣久 (Iku) and 衣空 (Iku).

Is 唯空 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 唯空 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Iku, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Ying, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 唯空?

唯空 has 19 strokes in total (唯: 11, 空: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 唯空 as a tattoo?

Each character in 唯空 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 “Ying”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (イング) 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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