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Clive in Japanese

KatakanaクライブKuraibu
Kanji久来風Kuraifu

In Japanese, Clive is written in katakana as クライブ (Kuraibu), 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 久来風 (kuraifu): “everlasting”, “coming”, “wind”.

How Clive sounds in Japanese

クライブEnglish

Kanji for Clive

久来風
kuraifu
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 来
    rai coming
    To come; the future that awaits.
  • 風
    fu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
玖来歩
kuraifu
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
  • 来
    rai coming
    To come; the future that awaits.
  • 歩
    fu step
    Steps and walking; moving forward one step at a time.
久来歩
kuraibu
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 来
    rai coming
    To come; the future that awaits.
  • 歩
    bu step
    Steps and walking; moving forward one step at a time.

By style

Masculine
久来武
everlasting · coming · martial
Feminine
紅来舞
crimson · coming · dance

Questions about Clive in Japanese

How do you write Clive in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Clive?

Our top pick is 久来風 (Kuraifu). 久 means “everlasting”, 来 means “coming” and 風 means “wind”. Other good options are 玖来歩 (Kuraifu) and 久来歩 (Kuraibu).

Is 久来風 a real Japanese name?

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

久来風 has 19 strokes in total (久: 3, 来: 7, 風: 9). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 久来風 as a tattoo?

Each character in 久来風 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 “Clive”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (クライブ) 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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