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Yani in Japanese

KatakanaヤニYani
Kanji弥新Yani

In Japanese, Yani is written in katakana as ヤニ (Yani), 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 弥新 (yani): “ever more”, “new”.

How Yani sounds in Japanese

ヤニSpanish
ヤニーEnglish

Kanji for Yani

弥新
yani
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
  • 新
    ni new
    Fresh beginnings and new things.
八新
yani
  • 八
    ya eight
    Eight, a lucky number in Japan because its shape widens toward the future (末広がり).
  • 新
    ni new
    Fresh beginnings and new things.
野新
yani
  • 野
    ya field
    Wide-open fields where you can run free.
  • 新
    ni new
    Fresh beginnings and new things.

By style

Masculine
弥仁
ever more · benevolence
Feminine
八新
eight · new

Questions about Yani in Japanese

How do you write Yani in Japanese?

Yani is written ヤニ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Yani 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 ヤニー (English).

What are the best kanji for Yani?

Our top pick is 弥新 (Yani). 弥 means “ever more” and 新 means “new”. Other good options are 八新 (Yani) and 野新 (Yani).

Is 弥新 a real Japanese name?

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

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

Can I use 弥新 as a tattoo?

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

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