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Drew in Japanese

KatakanaドリューDoryuu
Kanji土里Dori

In Japanese, Drew is written in katakana as ドリュー (Doryuu), 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 土里 (dori): “earth”, “hometown”.

How Drew sounds in Japanese

ドリュー

Kanji for Drew

土里
dori
  • 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.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
道竜
douryuu
  • 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).
  • 竜
    ryuu dragon
    The dragon, a symbol of power and good fortune; 竜 is the modern form of 龍.
土理
dori
  • 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.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.

By style

Masculine
道竜
the way · dragon
Feminine
瞳璃
eyes · glass

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 土 (earth) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 里 (hometown) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

Drew in anime worlds

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

Questions about Drew in Japanese

How do you write Drew in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Drew?

Our top pick is 土里 (Dori). 土 means “earth” and 里 means “hometown”. Other good options are 道竜 (Douryuu) and 土理 (Dori).

Is 土里 a real Japanese name?

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

土里 has 10 strokes in total (土: 3, 里: 7). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 土里 as a tattoo?

Each character in 土里 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 “Drew”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ドリュー) 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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