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Charly in Japanese

KatakanaチャルリCharuri
Kanji茶瑠里Charuri

In Japanese, Charly is written in katakana as チャルリ (Charuri), 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 茶瑠里 (charuri): “tea”, “lapis lazuli”, “hometown”.

How Charly sounds in Japanese

チャルリSpanish

Kanji for Charly

茶瑠里
charuri
  • 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.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
茶琉莉
charuri
  • 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.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A 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.
  • 莉
    ri jasmine
    The white jasmine flower, loved for its sweet scent.
茶留理
charuri
  • 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.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.

By style

Masculine
茶瑠里
tea · lapis lazuli · hometown
Feminine
茶瑠璃
tea · lapis lazuli · glass

Questions about Charly in Japanese

How do you write Charly in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Charly?

Our top pick is 茶瑠里 (Charuri). 茶 means “tea”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 里 means “hometown”. Other good options are 茶琉莉 (Charuri) and 茶留理 (Charuri).

Is 茶瑠里 a real Japanese name?

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

茶瑠里 has 30 strokes in total (茶: 9, 瑠: 14, 里: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 茶瑠里 as a tattoo?

Each character in 茶瑠里 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 “Charly”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (チャルリ) 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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