English to Kanji Converter

Common English to Kanji Translations

愛

ai

Love

心

kokoro

Heart

夢

yume

Dream

力

chikara

Power

美

bi

Beauty

平和

heiwa

Peace

火

hi

Fire

水

mizu

Water

About Kanji

Kanji are the adopted logographic Chinese characters that are used in the Japanese writing system. They are used alongside the Japanese syllabic scripts hiragana and katakana. The Japanese term kanji for the Chinese characters literally means "Han characters".

How to Use This Converter

Enter an English word or short phrase in the input box
Click the "Convert to Kanji" button
View the Kanji result along with its romanization and meaning
Click the "Copy" button to copy the Kanji to your clipboard

Tips for Best Results

Single words typically produce more accurate results than full sentences
Common nouns, verbs, and adjectives work best
Some English words may have multiple Kanji representations
Not all English words have direct Kanji equivalents

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana?

Kanji are logographic characters borrowed from Chinese, each representing a word or concept. Hiragana and Katakana are syllabic scripts (each character represents a sound). Hiragana is used for native Japanese words and grammar, while Katakana is primarily used for foreign words and names.

How many Kanji characters are there?

There are thousands of Kanji characters. The Japanese government has designated approximately 2,000 characters as "Joyo Kanji" (commonly used Kanji) that are taught in schools.

Can all English words be converted to Kanji?

Not all English words have direct Kanji equivalents. Modern or technical terms often use Katakana instead. Our converter focuses on words that have established Kanji representations.

Is this English to Kanji converter free to use?

Yes, our English to Kanji converter is completely free and unrestricted. You can convert as many words as you like without any limits.

How accurate is the English to Kanji translation?

Our converter uses a comprehensive dictionary of common English-to-Kanji mappings. While it provides accurate translations for most common words, some nuanced or context-dependent translations may vary. We recommend verifying important translations with additional resources.