In Kanji
Madison in Japanese kanji, printed on a hoodie. Ready to order.
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Two versions, in the shop now — the same sounds, written two different ways. Pick one.
The dark one
MADISON
$54.99
a demon, and the thing that takes hold of you · to step out · loss — what is taken and not returned
The strong one
MADISON
$54.99
dance · to step out · revered, held above others
Here are 5 ways Madison 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.
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Madison 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
dance
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
revered, held above others
Good meaningStrongLiteral meaning
a demon, and the thing that takes hold of you
Dark meaningStrongLiteral meaning
samurai
Neutral meaningStrongLiteral meaning
revered, held above others
Good meaningStrongLiteral meaning
a demon, and the thing that takes hold of you
Dark meaningStrongLiteral meaning
crooked, wicked
Dark meaningLiteral meaning
loss — what is taken and not returned
Dark meaningLiteral meaning
scroll, to roll
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
time
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
to be there, to exist
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
true, genuine
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
a grandchild
Good meaningAnother meaning
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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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