Amara in Japanese
In Japanese, Amara is written in katakana as アマラ (Amara), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 愛満良 (amara): “love”, “fullness”, “goodness”.
How Amara sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Amara
- 愛a loveLove and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
- 満ma fullnessFull and complete, like the full moon.The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 安a peaceCalm and safety, like a home where everyone rests easy.It appears in Heian-kyō (平安京), the old name of Kyoto, meaning “capital of peace”.
- 満ma fullnessFull and complete, like the full moon.The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.
- 楽ra joyEnjoyment and ease, and also music.Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
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Questions about Amara in Japanese
How do you write Amara in Japanese?
Amara is written アマラ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Amara would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Amara?
Our top pick is 愛満良 (Amara). 愛 means “love”, 満 means “fullness” and 良 means “goodness”. Other good options are 天良 (Amara) and 安満楽 (Amara).
Is 愛満良 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 愛満良 is a creative kanji spelling (called ateji), chosen for its sounds and meanings. Japanese readers will understand what each character means, and many will enjoy the idea behind it.
How many strokes is 愛満良?
愛満良 has 32 strokes in total (愛: 13, 満: 12, 良: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 愛満良 as a tattoo?
Each character in 愛満良 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Amara”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アマラ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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