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Kara in Japanese

KatakanaカラKara
Kanji佳良Kara

In Japanese, Kara is written in katakana as カラ (Kara), 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 佳良 (kara): “excellence”, “goodness”.

How Kara sounds in Japanese

カラ

Kanji for Kara

佳良
kara
  • 佳
    ka excellence
    Fine, beautiful and excellent.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
馨良
kara
  • 馨
    ka fragrance
    A fragrance that drifts far; a good name that spreads.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
夏良
kara
  • 夏
    ka summer
    Summer, the season of light, festivals and fireworks.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.

By style

Masculine
翔良
soar · goodness
Feminine
華蘭
splendor · orchid

Real Japanese names that sound like Kara

Kara sounds close to から (Kara), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 香蘭 kara — fragrance + orchid
  • 花羅 kara — flower + fine silk
  • 華羅 kara — splendor + fine silk
  • 風楽 kara — wind + joy
  • 伽羅 kara — fairy tale + fine silk

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 佳 (excellence) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.

Kara in anime worlds

Kara as an anime character →Kara in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Kara in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Kara in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Kara in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Kara in Japanese

How do you write Kara in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Kara?

Our top pick is 佳良 (Kara). 佳 means “excellence” and 良 means “goodness”. Other good options are 馨良 (Kara) and 夏良 (Kara).

Is 佳良 a real Japanese name?

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

佳良 has 15 strokes in total (佳: 8, 良: 7). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 佳良 as a tattoo?

Each character in 佳良 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 “Kara”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (カラ) 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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