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Douglass in Japanese

KatakanaダグラスDagurasu
Kanji妥久良寿Dakurasu

In Japanese, Douglass is written in katakana as ダグラス (Dagurasu), 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 妥久良寿 (dakurasu): “gentle”, “everlasting”, “goodness”, “long life”.

How Douglass sounds in Japanese

ダグラス

Kanji for Douglass

妥久良寿
dakurasu
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
妥玖良澄
dakurasu
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 澄
    su clarity
    Clear, still water that you can see straight through.
妥空良珠
dakurasu
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 珠
    su pearl
    A pearl or jewel; something precious and round.
    Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.

By style

Masculine
妥久良守
gentle · everlasting · goodness · protector
Feminine
妥久良珠
gentle · everlasting · goodness · pearl

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 妥 (gentle) is rare in Japanese given names.
  • 久 (everlasting) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.

Douglass in anime worlds

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

Questions about Douglass in Japanese

How do you write Douglass in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Douglass?

Our top pick is 妥久良寿 (Dakurasu). 妥 means “gentle”, 久 means “everlasting”, 良 means “goodness” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 妥玖良澄 (Dakurasu) and 妥空良珠 (Dakurasu).

Is 妥久良寿 a real Japanese name?

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

妥久良寿 has 24 strokes in total (妥: 7, 久: 3, 良: 7, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 妥久良寿 as a tattoo?

Each character in 妥久良寿 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 “Douglass”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ダグラス) 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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