Ace Horizontal, Katakana $8.95	Ace Vertical, Katakana $8.95

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This is read e-su and is a phonetic translation to katakana. Katakana is the standard way names are translated to Japanese. The symbols have no meaning so there is no worrying about wrong or unintended meanings. Also Japanese is commonly written both horizontally and vertically and we have both.

Number One ichiban

Names have meanings which can translate nicely to Japanese using kanji. Ace means "Number One" which in kanji is ichiban written

If you want only the meaning then click on the kanji design on the left to see all the options. Though remember that Number One is a meaning of the name Ace and not the name itself.

To avoid confusion we suggest combining the meaning in kanji with the pronunciation in katakana. These make beautiful designs and we have several - Scroll down to see them all!

For Tattoos: We give you everything you need for the perfect Japanese tattoo including the line art that your tattoo artist must have to correctly ink the design. Place your order and you immediately get your design - There is no waiting! Print it, take it to your local tattoo shop and have it inked. We provide you with everything you need so your tattoo artist does not even need to know Japanese! See for yourself with this actual Japanese Tattoo.