Chinese name → Japanese on-reading
Carry your name across languages
Enter a Simplified or Traditional Chinese name for its Japanese kanji on-reading, plus a Mandarin pronunciation reference in Katakana and Pinyin.
Your result
Enter a Simplified or Traditional Chinese name for its Japanese kanji on-reading, plus a Mandarin pronunciation reference in Katakana and Pinyin.Japanese reading
Mandarin pronunciation reference
Character breakdown
About this result
The Japanese result is assembled character by character from Japanese kanji on-reading data; one character may have several valid readings, and the first candidate is currently shown. The Mandarin result is an approximate Katakana transcription of the original pronunciation. Neither is an official spelling for passports or legal documents, and personal readings may differ.
Frequently asked questions
Does NameFerry save my name?
No. Conversion happens in your browser. There is currently no account, database or name-upload API.
How do Japanese and Mandarin readings differ?
The Japanese result uses Japanese kanji on-readings: 张伟 becomes 張偉 and reads チョウ イ. The Mandarin Katakana reference stays closer to the original Chinese sound: チャン・ウェイ.
Why can the same character have another reading?
Japanese kanji often have several on-readings, while Chinese can also be polyphonic or use personal readings. Common candidates are shown now; manual selection is planned.