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Frank in Japanese

KatakanaフランクFuranku
Kanji風蘭久Furanku

In Japanese, Frank is written in katakana as フランク (Furanku), 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 風蘭久 (furanku): “wind”, “orchid”, “everlasting”.

How Frank sounds in Japanese

フランク

Kanji for Frank

風蘭久
furanku
  • 風
    fu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
  • 蘭
    ran orchid
    The orchid, a symbol of elegance and refinement.
    Rangaku, or "Dutch Learning," was the scientific study of Western medicine and technology during Japan's isolation era.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
風蘭玖
fuuranku
  • 風
    fuu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
  • 蘭
    ran orchid
    The orchid, a symbol of elegance and refinement.
    Rangaku, or "Dutch Learning," was the scientific study of Western medicine and technology during Japan's isolation era.
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
風蘭空
furankuu
  • 風
    fu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
  • 蘭
    ran orchid
    The orchid, a symbol of elegance and refinement.
    Rangaku, or "Dutch Learning," was the scientific study of Western medicine and technology during Japan's isolation era.
  • 空
    kuu sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.

By style

Masculine
風嵐久
wind · storm · everlasting
Feminine
風蘭紅
wind · orchid · crimson

Questions about Frank in Japanese

How do you write Frank in Japanese?

Frank is written フランク in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Frank would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Frank?

Our top pick is 風蘭久 (Furanku). 風 means “wind”, 蘭 means “orchid” and 久 means “everlasting”. Other good options are 風蘭玖 (Fuuranku) and 風蘭空 (Furankuu).

Is 風蘭久 a real Japanese name?

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

風蘭久 has 31 strokes in total (風: 9, 蘭: 19, 久: 3). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 風蘭久 as a tattoo?

Each character in 風蘭久 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 “Frank”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (フランク) 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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