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Deep in Japanese

KatakanaディープDiipu
Kanji出風Defu

In Japanese, Deep is written in katakana as ディープ (Diipu), 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 出風 (defu): “emerge”, “wind”.

How Deep sounds in Japanese

ディープEnglish

Kanji for Deep

出風
defu
  • 出
    de emerge
    To come forth and step out into the world; a fresh start and the courage to begin.
    Used in names for someone who stands out and makes their own way.
  • 風
    fu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
出富
defu
  • 出
    de emerge
    To come forth and step out into the world; a fresh start and the courage to begin.
    Used in names for someone who stands out and makes their own way.
  • 富
    fu wealth
    Richness and abundance; also the first character of 富士 (Mt. Fuji).
出歩
defu
  • 出
    de emerge
    To come forth and step out into the world; a fresh start and the courage to begin.
    Used in names for someone who stands out and makes their own way.
  • 歩
    fu step
    Steps and walking; moving forward one step at a time.

By style

Masculine
出風
emerge · wind
Feminine
出芙
emerge · lotus

Questions about Deep in Japanese

How do you write Deep in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Deep?

Our top pick is 出風 (Defu). 出 means “emerge” and 風 means “wind”. Other good options are 出富 (Defu) and 出歩 (Defu).

Is 出風 a real Japanese name?

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

出風 has 14 strokes in total (出: 5, 風: 9). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 出風 as a tattoo?

Each character in 出風 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 “Deep”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ディープ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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