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Derrick in Japanese

KatakanaデリックDerikku
Kanji天里久Teriku

In Japanese, Derrick is written in katakana as デリック (Derikku), 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 天里久 (teriku): “heaven”, “hometown”, “everlasting”.

How Derrick sounds in Japanese

デリック

Kanji for Derrick

天里久
teriku
  • 天
    te heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
貞里久
teiriku
  • 貞
    tei steadfast
    Steady, upright and true; someone who keeps faith with what matters.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
天理空
teriku
  • 天
    te heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.

By style

Masculine
天里久
heaven · hometown · everlasting
Feminine
汀梨紅
shore · pear blossom · crimson

Questions about Derrick in Japanese

How do you write Derrick in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Derrick?

Our top pick is 天里久 (Teriku). 天 means “heaven”, 里 means “hometown” and 久 means “everlasting”. Other good options are 貞里久 (Teiriku) and 天理空 (Teriku).

Is 天里久 a real Japanese name?

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

天里久 has 14 strokes in total (天: 4, 里: 7, 久: 3). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 天里久 as a tattoo?

Each character in 天里久 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 “Derrick”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (デリック) 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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