In Kanji
Here are 5 ways Kennedy 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
Kennedy 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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Literal meaning
celebration
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
a straight, double-edged sword
Good meaningStrongLiteral meaning
fever, heat
Dark meaningStrongLiteral meaning
samurai
Neutral meaningStrongLiteral meaning
defilement
Dark meaningLiteral meaning
fever, heat
Dark meaningStrongLiteral meaning
crooked, wicked
Dark meaningLiteral meaning
dust, the smallest thing there is
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
an old family shrine
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
time
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
a jade tablet held at court
Good meaningLiteral meaning
calm, peaceful
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 Kennedy 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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