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Day in Japanese

KatakanaダイDai
Kanji舵生Dai

In Japanese, Day is written in katakana as ダイ (Dai), 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 舵生 (dai): “helm”, “life”.

How Day sounds in Japanese

ダイSpanish
デイas written in Japan

Kanji for Day

舵生
dai
  • 舵
    da helm
    The rudder that steers a ship; the one who sets the course.
  • 生
    i life
    Life, birth and growing; being fully alive.
那生
dai
  • 那
    da grace
    A character used in names for its graceful sound; also seen in 刹那, “an instant.”
  • 生
    i life
    Life, birth and growing; being fully alive.
陀生
dai
  • 陀
    da steep slope
    A character used in Buddhist words, as in 阿弥陀 (Amida Buddha).
  • 生
    i life
    Life, birth and growing; being fully alive.

By style

Masculine
舵偉
helm · greatness
Feminine
雫唯
droplet · the only one

Questions about Day in Japanese

How do you write Day in Japanese?

Day is written ダイ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Day 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 デイ (as written in Japan).

What are the best kanji for Day?

Our top pick is 舵生 (Dai). 舵 means “helm” and 生 means “life”. Other good options are 那生 (Dai) and 陀生 (Dai).

Is 舵生 a real Japanese name?

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

舵生 has 16 strokes in total (舵: 11, 生: 5). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 舵生 as a tattoo?

Each character in 舵生 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 “Day”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ダイ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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