Israel in Japanese
In Japanese, Israel is written in katakana as イスラエル (Isuraeru), 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 唯日良得 (isuraeru): “the only one”, “sun”, “goodness”, “reward”.
How Israel sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Israel
- 唯i the only one“Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
- 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.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 得eru rewardTo gain and earn; effort that pays off.
- 意i willMind, will and intention; knowing what you truly want.
- 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.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 得eru rewardTo gain and earn; effort that pays off.
- 唯i the only one“Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
- 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.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 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.
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How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 唯 (the only one) is common in Japanese given names.
- 日 (sun) is common in Japanese given names.
- 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.
- 得 (reward) is used in Japanese given names.
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Questions about Israel in Japanese
How do you write Israel in Japanese?
Israel is written イスラエル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Israel would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Israel?
Our top pick is 唯日良得 (Isuraeru). 唯 means “the only one”, 日 means “sun”, 良 means “goodness” and 得 means “reward”. Other good options are 意寿良得 (Isuraeru) and 唯日良英瑠 (Isuraeru).
Is 唯日良得 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 唯日良得 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 唯日良得?
唯日良得 has 33 strokes in total (唯: 11, 日: 4, 良: 7, 得: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 唯日良得 as a tattoo?
Each character in 唯日良得 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 “Israel”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (イスラエル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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