In Kanji
Here are 5 ways Dylan could be written. Japanese has thousands of characters, and several can carry the same sound — so a name can be written more than one way, and each way means something different. Here is what each one actually says.
Yes, you can buy it
Dylan in kanji, on a hoodie, tee, mug or sticker
Pick any of the versions below — the kind ones or the dark ones — and it goes on the item you choose. Printed in the US when you order.
Hoodie
$54.99
T-Shirt
$29.99
Mug
$19.99
Sticker
$6.99
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Ceramic mug, 11oz $19.99 or 15oz $24.99. Free shipping within the US. Dishwasher & microwave safe. Printed to order in the USA.
Literal meaning
compassion; kindness
Good meaningThe story behind this design
A wish to offer kindness without asking for anything in return.
A creative wish, not a literal translation.
Literal meaning
orchid
Good meaningLiteral meaning
samurai
Neutral meaningStrongLiteral meaning
a storm
Dark meaningStrongLiteral meaning
crooked, wicked
Dark meaningLiteral meaning
a storm
Dark meaningStrongLiteral meaning
time
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
to look out over
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
to govern; to heal
Good meaningUsage note: The same character is used in 治める (to govern) and 治す (to heal); these are different verbs.
Literal meaning
ripples on still water
Good meaningAnother meaning
Want Dylan to say something else?
The same sounds can be written with other characters — kinder ones, darker ones. Swap any of them until it says what you want, then put it on a hoodie, a tee, a mug or a sticker.
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