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Drake in Japanese

KatakanaドレイクDoreiku
Kanji道礼郁Doureiku

In Japanese, Drake is written in katakana as ドレイク (Doreiku), 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 道礼郁 (doureiku): “the way”, “courtesy”, “fragrance”.

How Drake sounds in Japanese

ドレイクEnglish

Kanji for Drake

道礼郁
doureiku
  • 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).
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 郁
    iku fragrance
    Rich fragrance and refined culture.
道麗空
doureiku
  • 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).
  • 麗
    rei elegance
    Beautiful and graceful, with a natural radiance.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
土麗空
doreiku
  • 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.
  • 麗
    rei elegance
    Beautiful and graceful, with a natural radiance.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.

By style

Masculine
道嶺空
the way · summit · sky
Feminine
瞳麗紅
eyes · elegance · crimson

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 道 (the way) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 礼 (courtesy) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 郁 (fragrance) is used in Japanese given names.

Drake in anime worlds

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

Questions about Drake in Japanese

How do you write Drake in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Drake?

Our top pick is 道礼郁 (Doureiku). 道 means “the way”, 礼 means “courtesy” and 郁 means “fragrance”. Other good options are 道麗空 (Doureiku) and 土麗空 (Doreiku).

Is 道礼郁 a real Japanese name?

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

道礼郁 has 26 strokes in total (道: 12, 礼: 5, 郁: 9). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 道礼郁 as a tattoo?

Each character in 道礼郁 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 “Drake”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ドレイク) 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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