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Cruz in Japanese

KatakanaクルーズKuruuzu
Kanji久瑠鶴Kuruzu

In Japanese, Cruz is written in katakana as クルーズ (Kuruuzu), 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 久瑠鶴 (kuruzu): “everlasting”, “lapis lazuli”, “crane”.

How Cruz sounds in Japanese

クルーズ

Kanji for Cruz

久瑠鶴
kuruzu
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The 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.
  • 鶴
    zu crane
    The crane, a symbol of long life and good fortune.
    Folding a thousand paper cranes (千羽鶴) is said to make a wish come true.
久留寿
kurusu
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 留
    ru stay
    To stay and remain; someone who stays by your side.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
空瑠都
kuruzu
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The 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.
  • 都
    zu capital
    The capital city; a sophisticated person at the center of things.
    Kyoto (京都) means “capital city”.

By style

Masculine
久瑠鶴
everlasting · lapis lazuli · crane
Feminine
久瑠珠
everlasting · lapis lazuli · pearl

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 久 (everlasting) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 鶴 (crane) is used in Japanese given names.

Cruz in anime worlds

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

Questions about Cruz in Japanese

How do you write Cruz in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Cruz?

Our top pick is 久瑠鶴 (Kuruzu). 久 means “everlasting”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 鶴 means “crane”. Other good options are 久留寿 (Kurusu) and 空瑠都 (Kuruzu).

Is 久瑠鶴 a real Japanese name?

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

久瑠鶴 has 38 strokes in total (久: 3, 瑠: 14, 鶴: 21). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 久瑠鶴 as a tattoo?

Each character in 久瑠鶴 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 “Cruz”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (クルーズ) 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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