Kees in Japanese
In Japanese, Kees is written in katakana as ケース (Keesu), 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 慶寿 (keisu): “joy”, “long life”.
How Kees sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Kees
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Questions about Kees in Japanese
How do you write Kees in Japanese?
Kees is written ケース in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Kees 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 キーズ (English) and キース (spelled out).
What are the best kanji for Kees?
Our top pick is 慶寿 (Keisu). 慶 means “joy” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 慶澄 (Keisu) and 慶透 (Keisu).
Is 慶寿 a real Japanese name?
Partly. The characters 慶寿 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Yoshihisa rather than Keisu. As a spelling of Kees, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.
How many strokes is 慶寿?
慶寿 has 22 strokes in total (慶: 15, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 慶寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 慶寿 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 “Kees”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ケース) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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