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Clarissa in Japanese

KatakanaクラリッサKurarissa
Kanji久良里彩Kurarisa

In Japanese, Clarissa is written in katakana as クラリッサ (Kurarissa), 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 久良里彩 (kurarisa): “everlasting”, “goodness”, “hometown”, “color”.

How Clarissa sounds in Japanese

クラリッサ

Kanji for Clarissa

久良里彩
kurarisa
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 彩
    sa color
    Color and decoration; making the world colorful.
空良里咲
kurarisa
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 咲
    sa bloom
    To bloom; flowers opening in spring.
    In ancient Japanese, this character originally meant "to smile" before coming to mean a flower blooming.
久良理紗
kurarisa
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 紗
    sa silk gauze
    Fine, light silk; delicate and elegant.
    A traditional loose-woven silk fabric beloved for lightweight, breathable summer kimono and Obi sashes.

By style

Masculine
久良里冴
everlasting · goodness · hometown · clear mind
Feminine
久良梨紗
everlasting · goodness · pear blossom · silk gauze

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 久 (everlasting) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 里 (hometown) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
  • 彩 (color) is common in Japanese given names.

Clarissa in anime worlds

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

Questions about Clarissa in Japanese

How do you write Clarissa in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Clarissa?

Our top pick is 久良里彩 (Kurarisa). 久 means “everlasting”, 良 means “goodness”, 里 means “hometown” and 彩 means “color”. Other good options are 空良里咲 (Kurarisa) and 久良理紗 (Kurarisa).

Is 久良里彩 a real Japanese name?

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

久良里彩 has 28 strokes in total (久: 3, 良: 7, 里: 7, 彩: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 久良里彩 as a tattoo?

Each character in 久良里彩 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 “Clarissa”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (クラリッサ) 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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