Else in Japanese
In Japanese, Else is written in katakana as エルス (Erusu), 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 英瑠日 (erusu): “brilliance”, “lapis lazuli”, “sun”.
How Else sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Else
- 英e brillianceOutstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
- 日su sunThe sun and the day.Japan's official native name, Nihon (日本), literally translates to "the origin of the sun" or Land of the Rising Sun.
- 瑛e crystalThe clear sparkle of crystal or a polished gem.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration 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.
- 英e brillianceOutstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration 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.
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Questions about Else in Japanese
How do you write Else in Japanese?
Else is written エルス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Else would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Else?
Our top pick is 英瑠日 (Erusu). 英 means “brilliance”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 日 means “sun”. Other good options are 瑛瑠寿 (Erusu) and 英琉寿 (Erusu).
Is 英瑠日 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 英瑠日 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 英瑠日?
英瑠日 has 26 strokes in total (英: 8, 瑠: 14, 日: 4). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 英瑠日 as a tattoo?
Each character in 英瑠日 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 “Else”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エルス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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