Sun (san) in Japanese

The name Sun in Japanese Katakana is サン which in romaji is san. Katakana is the standard translation for names into Japanese, Sun in Japanese Hiragana, the non-standard translation for names into Japanese, is さん.

How do you write Sun in Japanese Kanji?

The closest sounding kanji name that sounds similar to "san" is 「燦」, which is pronounced as "sa-n". This kanji means "brilliant".

Western Meaning: The sun is a symbol of warmth, light, and life. Closest Matching Kanji Name: 日向 (Hinata) Pronunciation: Hi-na-ta Meaning: Sun-facing

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