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Chara in Japanese

KatakanaチャラChara
Kanji茶良Chara

In Japanese, Chara is written in katakana as チャラ (Chara), 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 茶良 (chara): “tea”, “goodness”.

How Chara sounds in Japanese

チャラ

Kanji for Chara

茶良
chara
  • 茶
    cha tea
    Tea; the calm of the Japanese tea ceremony (茶道).
    Rooted in Chanoyu (茶の湯), the Japanese tea ceremony embodies harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
茶楽
chara
  • 茶
    cha tea
    Tea; the calm of the Japanese tea ceremony (茶道).
    Rooted in Chanoyu (茶の湯), the Japanese tea ceremony embodies harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment 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.
茶蘭
chara
  • 茶
    cha tea
    Tea; the calm of the Japanese tea ceremony (茶道).
    Rooted in Chanoyu (茶の湯), the Japanese tea ceremony embodies harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.
  • 蘭
    ra orchid
    The orchid, a symbol of elegance and refinement.
    Rangaku, or "Dutch Learning," was the scientific study of Western medicine and technology during Japan's isolation era.

By style

Masculine
茶良
tea · goodness
Feminine
茶蘭
tea · orchid

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 茶 (tea) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.

Chara in anime worlds

Chara as an anime character →Chara in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Chara in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Chara in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Chara in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Chara in Japanese

How do you write Chara in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Chara?

Our top pick is 茶良 (Chara). 茶 means “tea” and 良 means “goodness”. Other good options are 茶楽 (Chara) and 茶蘭 (Chara).

Is 茶良 a real Japanese name?

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

茶良 has 16 strokes in total (茶: 9, 良: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 茶良 as a tattoo?

Each character in 茶良 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 “Chara”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (チャラ) 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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