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Lex in Japanese

KatakanaレクスRekusu
Kanji礼久寿Rekusu

In Japanese, Lex is written in katakana as レクス (Rekusu), 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 礼久寿 (rekusu): “courtesy”, “everlasting”, “long life”.

How Lex sounds in Japanese

レクスEnglish

Kanji for Lex

礼久寿
rekusu
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
礼玖澄
rekusu
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
  • 澄
    su clarity
    Clear, still water that you can see straight through.
礼空透
rekusu
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
  • 透
    su transparency
    See-through and clear; a pure and honest heart.

By style

Masculine
嶺駆守
summit · gallop · protector
Feminine
麗紅珠
elegance · crimson · pearl

Questions about Lex in Japanese

How do you write Lex in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Lex?

Our top pick is 礼久寿 (Rekusu). 礼 means “courtesy”, 久 means “everlasting” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 礼玖澄 (Rekusu) and 礼空透 (Rekusu).

Is 礼久寿 a real Japanese name?

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

礼久寿 has 15 strokes in total (礼: 5, 久: 3, 寿: 7). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 礼久寿 as a tattoo?

Each character in 礼久寿 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 “Lex”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レクス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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