Per in Japanese
In Japanese, Per is written in katakana as ペア (Pea), 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 平安 (heia): “peace”, “peace”.
How Per sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Per
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Questions about Per in Japanese
How do you write Per in Japanese?
Per is written ペア in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Per 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 パー (English).
What are the best kanji for Per?
Our top pick is 平安 (Heia). 平 means “peace” and 安 means “peace”. Other good options are 平明 (Heia) and 平朝 (Heia).
Is 平安 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 平安 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 平安?
平安 has 11 strokes in total (平: 5, 安: 6). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.
Can I use 平安 as a tattoo?
Each character in 平安 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 “Per”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ペア) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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