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Charles in Japanese

KatakanaチャールズChaaruzu
Kanji茶瑠鶴Charuzu

In Japanese, Charles is written in katakana as チャールズ (Chaaruzu), 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 茶瑠鶴 (charuzu): “tea”, “lapis lazuli”, “crane”.

How Charles sounds in Japanese

チャールズEnglish

Kanji for Charles

茶瑠鶴
charuzu
  • 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.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The 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.
  • 鶴
    zu crane
    The 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.
茶瑠澄
charusu
  • 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.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The 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.
  • 澄
    su clarity
    Clear, still water that you can see straight through.
茶留寿
charusu
  • 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.
  • 留
    ru stay
    To stay and remain; someone who stays by your side.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration 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.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 茶 (tea) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 鶴 (crane) is used in Japanese given names.

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Questions about Charles in Japanese

How do you write Charles in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Charles?

Our top pick is 茶瑠鶴 (Charuzu). 茶 means “tea”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 鶴 means “crane”. Other good options are 茶瑠澄 (Charusu) and 茶留寿 (Charusu).

Is 茶瑠鶴 a real Japanese name?

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

茶瑠鶴 has 44 strokes in total (茶: 9, 瑠: 14, 鶴: 21). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 茶瑠鶴 as a tattoo?

Each character in 茶瑠鶴 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 “Charles”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (チャールズ) 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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