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Brad in Japanese

KatakanaブラッドBuraddo
Kanji武良道Buradou

In Japanese, Brad is written in katakana as ブラッド (Buraddo), 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 武良道 (buradou): “martial”, “goodness”, “the way”.

How Brad sounds in Japanese

ブラッド

Kanji for Brad

武良道
buradou
  • 武
    bu martial
    The martial way; courage and discipline, as in 武士 (warrior).
    The spirit of Bushido (武士道), the samurai code, prioritizes honor and discipline over mere battlefield violence.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
    The suffix -do (道), meaning "the way," defines Japanese disciplined arts like Chado (tea), Kado (flowers), and Shodo (calligraphy).
武良斗
burato
  • 武
    bu martial
    The martial way; courage and discipline, as in 武士 (warrior).
    The spirit of Bushido (武士道), the samurai code, prioritizes honor and discipline over mere battlefield violence.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
武良土
burado
  • 武
    bu martial
    The martial way; courage and discipline, as in 武士 (warrior).
    The spirit of Bushido (武士道), the samurai code, prioritizes honor and discipline over mere battlefield violence.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
武良斗
martial · goodness · big dipper
Feminine
舞良瞳
dance · goodness · eyes

Questions about Brad in Japanese

How do you write Brad in Japanese?

Brad is written ブラッド in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Brad would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Brad?

Our top pick is 武良道 (Buradou). 武 means “martial”, 良 means “goodness” and 道 means “the way”. Other good options are 武良斗 (Burato) and 武良土 (Burado).

Is 武良道 a real Japanese name?

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

武良道 has 27 strokes in total (武: 8, 良: 7, 道: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 武良道 as a tattoo?

Each character in 武良道 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 “Brad”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ブラッド) 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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