Gregory in Japanese
In Japanese, Gregory is written in katakana as グレゴリー (Guregorii), 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 弘麗香理 (gureikori): “broad”, “elegance”, “fragrance”, “reason”.
How Gregory sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Gregory
- 弘gu broadWide and generous; spreading good far and wide.
- 麗rei eleganceBeautiful and graceful, with a natural radiance.
- 香ko fragranceA gentle fragrance that lingers, like incense in a temple.Kodo (香道), the art of incense appreciation, is one of Japan's three classical arts of refinement.
- 理ri reasonThe natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
- 宮gu shrineA shrine or palace; something sacred and noble.
- 麗rei eleganceBeautiful and graceful, with a natural radiance.
- 香ko fragranceA gentle fragrance that lingers, like incense in a temple.Kodo (香道), the art of incense appreciation, is one of Japan's three classical arts of refinement.
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 宮gu shrineA shrine or palace; something sacred and noble.
- 怜rei wisdomClever and wise, with a gentle heart.
- 香ko fragranceA gentle fragrance that lingers, like incense in a temple.Kodo (香道), the art of incense appreciation, is one of Japan's three classical arts of refinement.
- 理ri reasonThe natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 弘 (broad) is common in Japanese given names.
- 麗 (elegance) is common in Japanese given names.
- 香 (fragrance) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
- 理 (reason) is common in Japanese given names.
Gregory in anime worlds
Gregory as an anime character →Gregory in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Gregory in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Gregory in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Gregory in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Gregory in Japanese
How do you write Gregory in Japanese?
Gregory is written グレゴリー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Gregory would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Gregory?
Our top pick is 弘麗香理 (Gureikori). 弘 means “broad”, 麗 means “elegance”, 香 means “fragrance” and 理 means “reason”. Other good options are 宮麗香里 (Gureikori) and 宮怜香理 (Gureikori).
Is 弘麗香理 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 弘麗香理 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 弘麗香理?
弘麗香理 has 44 strokes in total (弘: 5, 麗: 19, 香: 9, 理: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 弘麗香理 as a tattoo?
Each character in 弘麗香理 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 “Gregory”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (グレゴリー) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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