In Kanji
Here are 5 ways Eugene 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
Eugene 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
to have, to exist
Good meaningLiteral 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
the tiger — bold, and born to move first
Good meaningStrongLiteral meaning
to have, to exist
Good meaningLiteral meaning
samurai
Neutral meaningStrongLiteral meaning
the tiger — bold, and born to move first
Good meaningStrongLiteral meaning
to have, to exist
Good meaningLiteral meaning
crooked, wicked
Dark meaningLiteral meaning
the shadow side
Dark meaningLiteral meaning
to have, to exist
Good meaningLiteral meaning
time
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
a temple hall
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
unhurried, and far off
Good 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
the ring a sound leaves behind
Good meaningAnother meaning
Want Eugene 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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