In Kanji
Here are 5 ways Tate 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
Tate 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 Tate?
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 shine; radiance
Good meaningThe story behind this design
May your own light shine.
A creative wish, not a literal translation.
Literal meaning
the only one
Good meaningLiteral meaning
the capital
Good meaningLiteral meaning
emperor
Good meaningStrongLiteral meaning
a wild boar
Neutral meaningStrongLiteral meaning
a helmet
Neutral meaningStrongLiteral meaning
to shine; radiance
Good meaningThe story behind this design
May your own light shine.
A creative wish, not a literal translation.
Literal meaning
a commanding presence
Dark meaningStrongLiteral meaning
to fight
Dark meaningStrongLiteral meaning
hand
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
a wild boar
Neutral meaningStrongLiteral meaning
a helmet
Neutral meaningStrongLiteral meaning
the sky, and heaven
Good meaningLiteral meaning
garment, robe
Good meaningLiteral meaning
the Big Dipper
Good meaningAnother meaning
Want Tate 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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