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Harm in Japanese

KatakanaハルムHarumu
Kanji葉瑠夢Harumu

In Japanese, Harm is written in katakana as ハルム (Harumu), 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 葉瑠夢 (harumu): “leaf”, “lapis lazuli”, “dream”.

How Harm sounds in Japanese

ハルムas written in Japan
ハームEnglish

Kanji for Harm

葉瑠夢
harumu
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The 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.
  • 夢
    mu dream
    A dream and a vision for the future.
羽留夢
harumu
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 留
    ru stay
    To stay and remain; someone who stays by your side.
  • 夢
    mu dream
    A dream and a vision for the future.
晴夢
harumu
  • 晴
    haru clear sky
    A clear, sunny sky after the rain.
    Teru teru bozu are traditional white paper dolls hung by Japanese children to wish for clear, sunny skies.
  • 夢
    mu dream
    A dream and a vision for the future.

Questions about Harm in Japanese

How do you write Harm in Japanese?

Harm is written ハルム in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Harm would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written ハーム (English).

What are the best kanji for Harm?

Our top pick is 葉瑠夢 (Harumu). 葉 means “leaf”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 夢 means “dream”. Other good options are 羽留夢 (Harumu) and 晴夢 (Harumu).

Is 葉瑠夢 a real Japanese name?

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

葉瑠夢 has 39 strokes in total (葉: 12, 瑠: 14, 夢: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 葉瑠夢 as a tattoo?

Each character in 葉瑠夢 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 “Harm”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ハルム) 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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