No — in everyday Japan, foreign names are written in katakana, which is what we show beneath every artwork. The kanji version is ateji (当て字): an artistic portrait of your name chosen by sound and meaning, not an official translation. For anything permanent, have a native speaker check both versions.
No — and we'd rather be clear about that. In everyday Japan, foreign names are written in katakana, which we show you beneath every artwork. Kanji versions are ateji (当て字): an artistic tradition of choosing characters for their sound and meaning. Think of it as a portrait of your name, not a translation. Every character set on this site was chosen and reviewed by native Japanese speakers, and we never use characters with negative or awkward meanings as defaults. For anything permanent, show the katakana and the kanji to a native speaker you trust.
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