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Uno in Japanese

KatakanaウノUno
Kanji羽野Uno

In Japanese, Uno is written in katakana as ウノ (Uno), 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 羽野 (uno): “feather”, “field”.

How Uno sounds in Japanese

ウノas written in Japan
ウノーEnglish

Kanji for Uno

羽野
uno
  • 羽
    u feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 野
    no field
    Wide-open fields where you can run free.
羽能
uno
  • 羽
    u feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 能
    no talent
    Ability and talent; also Noh, Japan’s oldest masked theater.
羽之
uno
  • 羽
    u feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 之
    no this
    A classic character that links words together, common at the end of boys' names such as Hiroyuki.

By style

Masculine
羽野
feather · field
Feminine
羽乃
feather · of

Questions about Uno in Japanese

How do you write Uno in Japanese?

Uno is written ウノ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Uno 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 ウノー (English).

What are the best kanji for Uno?

Our top pick is 羽野 (Uno). 羽 means “feather” and 野 means “field”. Other good options are 羽能 (Uno) and 羽之 (Uno).

Is 羽野 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 羽野 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Hano rather than Uno. As a spelling of Uno, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 羽野?

羽野 has 17 strokes in total (羽: 6, 野: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 羽野 as a tattoo?

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

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