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Yuk in Japanese

KatakanaヤックYakku
Kanji弥玖Yaku

In Japanese, Yuk is written in katakana as ヤック (Yakku), 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 弥玖 (yaku): “ever more”, “black jade”.

How Yuk sounds in Japanese

ヤック

Kanji for Yuk

弥玖
yaku
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
弥空
yaku
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
弥久
yaku
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.

By style

Masculine
弥玖
ever more · black jade
Feminine
弥紅
ever more · crimson

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 弥 (ever more) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 玖 (black jade) is used in Japanese given names.

Yuk in anime worlds

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

Questions about Yuk in Japanese

How do you write Yuk in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Yuk?

Our top pick is 弥玖 (Yaku). 弥 means “ever more” and 玖 means “black jade”. Other good options are 弥空 (Yaku) and 弥久 (Yaku).

Is 弥玖 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 弥玖 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 弥玖?

弥玖 has 15 strokes in total (弥: 8, 玖: 7). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 弥玖 as a tattoo?

Each character in 弥玖 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 “Yuk”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ヤック) 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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