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Dara in Japanese

KatakanaダラDara
Kanji妥楽Dara

In Japanese, Dara is written in katakana as ダラ (Dara), 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 妥楽 (dara): “gentle”, “joy”.

How Dara sounds in Japanese

ダラ

Kanji for Dara

妥楽
dara
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment 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.
妥良
dara
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
妥蘭
dara
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 蘭
    ra orchid
    The orchid, a symbol of elegance and refinement.
    Rangaku, or "Dutch Learning," was the scientific study of Western medicine and technology during Japan's isolation era.

By style

Masculine
妥楽
gentle · joy
Feminine
妥蘭
gentle · orchid

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 妥 (gentle) is rare in Japanese given names.
  • 楽 (joy) is used in Japanese given names.

Dara in anime worlds

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

Questions about Dara in Japanese

How do you write Dara in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Dara?

Our top pick is 妥楽 (Dara). 妥 means “gentle” and 楽 means “joy”. Other good options are 妥良 (Dara) and 妥蘭 (Dara).

Is 妥楽 a real Japanese name?

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

妥楽 has 20 strokes in total (妥: 7, 楽: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 妥楽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 妥楽 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 “Dara”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ダラ) 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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