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Dorthy in Japanese

KatakanaドーシーDooshii
Kanji道詩Doushi

In Japanese, Dorthy is written in katakana as ドーシー (Dooshii), 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 道詩 (doushi): “the way”, “poem”.

How Dorthy sounds in Japanese

ドーシー

Kanji for Dorthy

道詩
doushi
  • 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).
  • 詩
    shi poem
    A poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.
道志
doushi
  • 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).
  • 志
    shi aspiration
    Will and ambition; a goal you set your heart on.
道士
doushi
  • 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).
  • 士
    shi warrior
    A gentleman or warrior, as in 武士 (bushi).

By style

Masculine
道志
the way · aspiration
Feminine
瞳紫
eyes · purple

Real Japanese names that sound like Dorthy

Dorthy sounds close to どし (Doshi), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 土子 doshi — earth + child
  • 土思 doshi — earth + thought

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 道 (the way) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 詩 (poem) is common in Japanese given names.

Dorthy in anime worlds

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

Questions about Dorthy in Japanese

How do you write Dorthy in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Dorthy?

Our top pick is 道詩 (Doushi). 道 means “the way” and 詩 means “poem”. Other good options are 道志 (Doushi) and 道士 (Doushi).

Is 道詩 a real Japanese name?

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

道詩 has 25 strokes in total (道: 12, 詩: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 道詩 as a tattoo?

Each character in 道詩 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 “Dorthy”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ドーシー) 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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