In Kanji
Here are 5 ways George 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
George 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
Giving this to George?
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
clean; pure
Good meaningLiteral meaning
sound
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
castle
Neutral meaningStrongLiteral meaning
king
Good meaningStrongLiteral meaning
samurai
Neutral meaningStrongLiteral meaning
to be cut out, removed
Dark meaningLiteral meaning
filth — what has been stained and will not come clean
Dark meaningLiteral meaning
crooked, wicked
Dark meaningLiteral meaning
always, unchanging
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
the middle
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
time
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
how tall a thing stands
Good meaningLiteral meaning
cherry blossom
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.
Another meaning
Want George 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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