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Dale in Japanese

KatakanaデールDeeru
Kanji貞瑠Teiru

In Japanese, Dale is written in katakana as デール (Deeru), 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 貞瑠 (teiru): “steadfast”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Dale sounds in Japanese

デール
デイル

Kanji for Dale

貞瑠
teiru
  • 貞
    tei steadfast
    Steady, upright and true; someone who keeps faith with what matters.
  • 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.
貞琉
teiru
  • 貞
    tei steadfast
    Steady, upright and true; someone who keeps faith with what matters.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A 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.
禎瑠
teiru
  • 禎
    tei blessing
    A happy omen and divine blessing.
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
帝瑠
sovereign · lapis lazuli
Feminine
汀瑠
shore · lapis lazuli

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 貞 (steadfast) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.

Dale in anime worlds

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

Questions about Dale in Japanese

How do you write Dale in Japanese?

Dale is written デール in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Dale would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written デイル.

What are the best kanji for Dale?

Our top pick is 貞瑠 (Teiru). 貞 means “steadfast” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 貞琉 (Teiru) and 禎瑠 (Teiru).

Is 貞瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

貞瑠 has 23 strokes in total (貞: 9, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 貞瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 貞瑠 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 “Dale”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (デール) 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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