April in Japanese
In Japanese, April is written in katakana as エイプリル (Eipuriru), 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 永風梨瑠 (eifuriru): “eternity”, “wind”, “pear blossom”, “lapis lazuli”.
How April sounds in Japanese
Kanji for April
- 永ei eternityForever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
- 風fu windThe wind; free and unstoppable.
- 梨ri pear blossomThe pear tree and its white spring blossoms.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
- 永ei eternityForever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
- 風fu windThe wind; free and unstoppable.
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
- 栄ei prosperityTo flourish and shine; success and glory.
- 風fu windThe wind; free and unstoppable.
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 永 (eternity) is common in Japanese given names.
- 風 (wind) is common in Japanese given names.
- 梨 (pear blossom) is common in Japanese given names.
- 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
April in anime worlds
April as an anime character →April in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →April in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →April in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →April in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about April in Japanese
How do you write April in Japanese?
April is written エイプリル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how April would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for April?
Our top pick is 永風梨瑠 (Eifuriru). 永 means “eternity”, 風 means “wind”, 梨 means “pear blossom” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 永風里琉 (Eifuriru) and 栄風里瑠 (Eifuriru).
Is 永風梨瑠 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 永風梨瑠 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 永風梨瑠?
永風梨瑠 has 39 strokes in total (永: 5, 風: 9, 梨: 11, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 永風梨瑠 as a tattoo?
Each character in 永風梨瑠 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 “April”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エイプリル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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