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Andrew in Japanese

KatakanaアンドリューAndoryuu
Kanji杏登里Antori

In Japanese, Andrew is written in katakana as アンドリュー (Andoryuu), 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 杏登里 (antori): “apricot”, “ascent”, “hometown”.

How Andrew sounds in Japanese

アンドリューEnglish

Kanji for Andrew

杏登里
antori
  • 杏
    an apricot
    The apricot and its pale spring blossoms.
    Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
杏土里
andori
  • 杏
    an apricot
    The apricot and its pale spring blossoms.
    Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
  • 土
    do earth
    Rich soil where everything grows; steady and grounded.
    In sumo wrestling, the sacred earthen ring is called the dohyo (土俵) and is purified with salt.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
安斗里
antori
  • 安
    an peace
    Calm 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”.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.

By style

Masculine
安斗隆
peace · big dipper · rising
Feminine
杏都梨
apricot · capital · pear blossom

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 杏 (apricot) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 登 (ascent) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 里 (hometown) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

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Questions about Andrew in Japanese

How do you write Andrew in Japanese?

Andrew is written アンドリュー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Andrew would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Andrew?

Our top pick is 杏登里 (Antori). 杏 means “apricot”, 登 means “ascent” and 里 means “hometown”. Other good options are 杏土里 (Andori) and 安斗里 (Antori).

Is 杏登里 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 杏登里 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 杏登里?

杏登里 has 26 strokes in total (杏: 7, 登: 12, 里: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 杏登里 as a tattoo?

Each character in 杏登里 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 “Andrew”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アンドリュー) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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