Coral in Japanese
In Japanese, Coral is written in katakana as コラル (Koraru), 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 湖良琉 (koraru): “lake”, “goodness”, “lapis lazuli”.
How Coral sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Coral
- 湖ko lakeA 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.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
- 湖ko lakeA 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.
- 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.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
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How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 湖 (lake) is common in Japanese given names.
- 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.
- 琉 (lapis lazuli) is used in Japanese given names.
Coral in anime worlds
Coral as an anime character →Coral in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Coral in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Coral in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Coral in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Coral in Japanese
How do you write Coral in Japanese?
Coral is written コラル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Coral would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Coral?
Our top pick is 湖良琉 (Koraru). 湖 means “lake”, 良 means “goodness” and 琉 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 虹良琉 (Kouraru) and 湖楽瑠 (Koraru).
Is 湖良琉 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 湖良琉 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 湖良琉?
湖良琉 has 30 strokes in total (湖: 12, 良: 7, 琉: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 湖良琉 as a tattoo?
Each character in 湖良琉 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 “Coral”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (コラル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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