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Dorothy in Japanese

KatakanaドロシーDoroshii
Kanji道路志Douroshi

In Japanese, Dorothy is written in katakana as ドロシー (Doroshii), 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 道路志 (douroshi): “the way”, “path”, “aspiration”.

How Dorothy sounds in Japanese

ドロシー

Kanji for Dorothy

道路志
douroshi
  • 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).
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 志
    shi aspiration
    Will and ambition; a goal you set your heart on.
土路志
doroshi
  • 土
    do earth
    Rich soil where everything grows; steady and grounded.
    In sumo wrestling, the sacred earthen ring is called the dohyo (土俵) and is purified with salt.
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 志
    shi aspiration
    Will and ambition; a goal you set your heart on.
道良志
douroushi
  • 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
    rou goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 志
    shi aspiration
    Will and ambition; a goal you set your heart on.

By style

Masculine
道路志
the way · path · aspiration
Feminine
瞳路紫
eyes · path · purple

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 道 (the way) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 路 (path) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 志 (aspiration) is common in Japanese given names.

Dorothy in anime worlds

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

Questions about Dorothy in Japanese

How do you write Dorothy in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Dorothy?

Our top pick is 道路志 (Douroshi). 道 means “the way”, 路 means “path” and 志 means “aspiration”. Other good options are 土路志 (Doroshi) and 道良志 (Douroushi).

Is 道路志 a real Japanese name?

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

道路志 has 32 strokes in total (道: 12, 路: 13, 志: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 道路志 as a tattoo?

Each character in 道路志 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 “Dorothy”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ドロシー) 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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