Azura in Japanese
In Japanese, Azura is written in katakana as アズラ (Azura), 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 安鶴楽 (azura): “peace”, “crane”, “joy”.
How Azura sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Azura
- 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”.
- 鶴zu craneThe crane, a symbol of long life and good fortune.Folding a thousand paper cranes (千羽鶴) is said to make a wish come true.
- 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.
- 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”.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
- 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.
- 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”.
- 都zu capitalThe capital city; a sophisticated person at the center of things.Kyoto (京都) means “capital city”.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 安 (peace) is common in Japanese given names.
- 鶴 (crane) is used in Japanese given names.
- 楽 (joy) is used in Japanese given names.
Azura in anime worlds
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Questions about Azura in Japanese
How do you write Azura in Japanese?
Azura is written アズラ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Azura would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Azura?
Our top pick is 安鶴楽 (Azura). 安 means “peace”, 鶴 means “crane” and 楽 means “joy”. Other good options are 安寿楽 (Asura) and 安都良 (Azura).
Is 安鶴楽 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 安鶴楽 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 安鶴楽?
安鶴楽 has 40 strokes in total (安: 6, 鶴: 21, 楽: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 安鶴楽 as a tattoo?
Each character in 安鶴楽 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 “Azura”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アズラ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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