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Colette in Japanese

KatakanaコレットKoretto
Kanji湖礼斗Koreto

In Japanese, Colette is written in katakana as コレット (Koretto), 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 湖礼斗 (koreto): “lake”, “courtesy”, “big dipper”.

How Colette sounds in Japanese

コレット

Kanji for Colette

湖礼斗
koreto
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
湖礼桐
koretou
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 桐
    tou paulownia
    The paulownia tree, whose light wood is used for the finest boxes.
    The government seal of Japan bears the paulownia crest.
湖玲登
koreto
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.

By style

Masculine
虎嶺斗
tiger · summit · big dipper
Feminine
瑚玲瞳
coral · chime · eyes

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 湖 (lake) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 礼 (courtesy) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 斗 (big dipper) is used in Japanese given names.

Colette in anime worlds

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Questions about Colette in Japanese

How do you write Colette in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Colette?

Our top pick is 湖礼斗 (Koreto). 湖 means “lake”, 礼 means “courtesy” and 斗 means “big dipper”. Other good options are 湖礼桐 (Koretou) and 湖玲登 (Koreto).

Is 湖礼斗 a real Japanese name?

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

湖礼斗 has 21 strokes in total (湖: 12, 礼: 5, 斗: 4). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 湖礼斗 as a tattoo?

Each character in 湖礼斗 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 “Colette”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (コレット) 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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