Cinderella in Japanese
In Japanese, Cinderella is written in katakana as シンデレラ (Shinderera), 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 信天礼楽 (shinterera): “trust”, “heaven”, “courtesy”, “joy”.
How Cinderella sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Cinderella
- 信shin trustFaith and trust; someone whose word is good.
- 天te heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 礼re courtesyRespect and good manners; bowing to others.
- 楽ra joyEnjoyment 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.
- 信shin trustFaith and trust; someone whose word is good.
- 天te heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 玲re chimeThe clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 心shin heartThe heart and spirit; feeling and caring deeply.
- 天te heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 礼re courtesyRespect and good manners; bowing to others.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
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Real Japanese names that sound like Cinderella
Cinderella sounds close to しんでれら (Shinderera), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:
- 心天稀 shinderera — heart + heaven + rare
If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 信 (trust) is common in Japanese given names.
- 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.
- 礼 (courtesy) is used in Japanese given names.
- 楽 (joy) is used in Japanese given names.
Cinderella in anime worlds
Cinderella as an anime character →Cinderella in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Cinderella in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Cinderella in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Cinderella in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Cinderella in Japanese
How do you write Cinderella in Japanese?
Cinderella is written シンデレラ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Cinderella would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Cinderella?
Our top pick is 信天礼楽 (Shinterera). 信 means “trust”, 天 means “heaven”, 礼 means “courtesy” and 楽 means “joy”. Other good options are 信天玲良 (Shinterera) and 心天礼良 (Shinterera).
Is 信天礼楽 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 信天礼楽 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 信天礼楽?
信天礼楽 has 31 strokes in total (信: 9, 天: 4, 礼: 5, 楽: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 信天礼楽 as a tattoo?
Each character in 信天礼楽 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 “Cinderella”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (シンデレラ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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