Brooklyn in Japanese
In Japanese, Brooklyn is written in katakana as ブルックリン (Burukkurin), 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 舞瑠久里 (burukuri): “dance”, “lapis lazuli”, “everlasting”, “hometown”.
How Brooklyn sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Brooklyn
- 舞bu danceGraceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).Traditional dance forms like Mai (舞) in Noh theater emphasize slow, circular, grounded floor movements.
- 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.
- 久ku everlastingLong-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 武bu martialThe 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.
- 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.
- 久ku everlastingLong-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 武bu martialThe 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.
- 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.
- 紅ku crimsonDeep red, the color of autumn leaves and passion.Traditional beni (紅), the red used for lips in old Japan, is made from safflower petals.
- 鈴rin bellA small bell, rung at shrines to call the gods.Suzu bells are rung at Shinto shrines to purify sacred spaces and awaken benevolent guardian deities.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 舞 (dance) is common in Japanese given names.
- 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
- 久 (everlasting) is common in Japanese given names.
- 里 (hometown) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
Brooklyn in anime worlds
Brooklyn as an anime character →Brooklyn in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Brooklyn in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Brooklyn in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Brooklyn in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Brooklyn in Japanese
How do you write Brooklyn in Japanese?
Brooklyn is written ブルックリン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Brooklyn would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Brooklyn?
Our top pick is 舞瑠久里 (Burukuri). 舞 means “dance”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”, 久 means “everlasting” and 里 means “hometown”. Other good options are 武琉久里 (Burukuri) and 武瑠紅鈴 (Burukurin).
Is 舞瑠久里 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 舞瑠久里 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 舞瑠久里?
舞瑠久里 has 39 strokes in total (舞: 15, 瑠: 14, 久: 3, 里: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 舞瑠久里 as a tattoo?
Each character in 舞瑠久里 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 “Brooklyn”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ブルックリン) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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