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Clare in Japanese

KatakanaクラKura
Kanji久良Kura

In Japanese, Clare is written in katakana as クラ (Kura), 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 久良 (kura): “everlasting”, “goodness”.

How Clare sounds in Japanese

クラ

Kanji for Clare

久良
kura
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
久楽
kura
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 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.
玖良
kura
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.

By style

Masculine
久良
everlasting · goodness
Feminine
紅蘭
crimson · orchid

Questions about Clare in Japanese

How do you write Clare in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Clare?

Our top pick is 久良 (Kura). 久 means “everlasting” and 良 means “goodness”. Other good options are 久楽 (Kura) and 玖良 (Kura).

Is 久良 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 久良 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Kurou and Hisayoshi rather than Kura. As a spelling of Clare, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 久良?

久良 has 10 strokes in total (久: 3, 良: 7). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 久良 as a tattoo?

Each character in 久良 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 “Clare”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (クラ) 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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