Young in Japanese Kanji
Young
山寓
ヤング
How do you say Young in Japanese?
The English name Young — written ヤング in katakana — rendered in authentic Japanese kanji as 山寓 (read as ヤグ), using only the 2,999 kanji approved by the Japanese Ministry of Justice for personal names.
Character Breakdown
山
mountain
Onサン、セン
Kunやま
3 strokes
Jōyō kanji
寓
temporary abode, imply
Onグウ、グ、ドウ
Kunぐうする、かこつける、よせる、よる、かりずまい
12 strokes
Jinmeiyō (name) kanji
Seimei Handan · Five-Grid Fortune
Heaven · Ancestry
天格
1
Great fortune
Person · Personality
人格
4
Frustration
Earth · Youth
地格
15
Virtue
Outer · Social
外格
11
Renewal
Total · Life
総格
15
Virtue
The name Young written as 山寓 produces a personality grid (人格) of 4 (Frustration)
and an overall life grid (総格) of 15 (Virtue).
In the traditional Seimei Handan framework this combination is read as a mixed pattern.
Remember that these readings are a window into a traditional cultural framework — not predictions of future events.
This is a fixed reading for the name "Young".
To customize with your last name, middle name, or share a styled image —
Use The Full ToolGo Deeper Into Kanji & Japan
Loved your kanji name? Explore the language and culture behind it.
Kindle Unlimited
Read Japanese-culture & kanji books free for 30 days →
Audible
Listen to Japanese language & culture titles — 30-day free trial →
Amazon Prime
Fast shipping, Prime Video & more — 30-day free trial →
Music Unlimited
Stream Japanese & world music — 30-day free trial →
Kanji for Beginners, Learning…
Browse books on kanji, Japanese names & calligraphy →
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
For Entertainment Purposes Only · Do not use for tattoos without expert consultation