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Dora in Japanese

KatakanaドーラDoora
Kanji道良Doura

In Japanese, Dora is written in katakana as ドーラ (Doora), 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 道良 (doura): “the way”, “goodness”.

How Dora sounds in Japanese

ドーラ

Kanji for Dora

道良
doura
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
    The suffix -do (道), meaning "the way," defines Japanese disciplined arts like Chado (tea), Kado (flowers), and Shodo (calligraphy).
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
道楽
doura
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
    The suffix -do (道), meaning "the way," defines Japanese disciplined arts like Chado (tea), Kado (flowers), and Shodo (calligraphy).
  • 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.
瞳良
doura
  • 瞳
    dou eyes
    The pupils of the eyes; a clear gaze.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.

By style

Masculine
道良
the way · goodness
Feminine
瞳蘭
eyes · orchid

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 道 (the way) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.

Dora in anime worlds

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

Questions about Dora in Japanese

How do you write Dora in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Dora?

Our top pick is 道良 (Doura). 道 means “the way” and 良 means “goodness”. Other good options are 道楽 (Doura) and 瞳良 (Doura).

Is 道良 a real Japanese name?

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

道良 has 19 strokes in total (道: 12, 良: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 道良 as a tattoo?

Each character in 道良 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 “Dora”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ドーラ) 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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