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Dewa in Japanese

KatakanaデワDewa
Kanji照和Tewa

In Japanese, Dewa is written in katakana as デワ (Dewa), 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 照和 (tewa): “shine”, “harmony”.

How Dewa sounds in Japanese

デワIndonesian

Kanji for Dewa

照和
tewa
  • 照
    te shine
    To shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.
    It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
  • 和
    wa harmony
    Peace and harmony; the character for Japan itself, as in 和食 (Japanese food).
照環
tewa
  • 照
    te shine
    To shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.
    It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
  • 環
    wa circle
    A ring or circle; connection and wholeness.
照輪
tewa
  • 照
    te shine
    To shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.
    It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
  • 輪
    wa circle
    A ring or wheel; a circle of people and a life that keeps turning.

Questions about Dewa in Japanese

How do you write Dewa in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Dewa?

Our top pick is 照和 (Tewa). 照 means “shine” and 和 means “harmony”. Other good options are 照環 (Tewa) and 照輪 (Tewa).

Is 照和 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 照和 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Akikazu and Terukazu rather than Tewa. As a spelling of Dewa, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 照和?

照和 has 21 strokes in total (照: 13, 和: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 照和 as a tattoo?

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

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