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Karol in Japanese

KatakanaカロルKaroru
Kanji佳路琉Karoru

In Japanese, Karol is written in katakana as カロル (Karoru), 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 佳路琉 (karoru): “excellence”, “path”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Karol sounds in Japanese

カロル

Kanji for Karol

佳路琉
karoru
  • 佳
    ka excellence
    Fine, beautiful and excellent.
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
    The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
賀路瑠
karoru
  • 賀
    ka celebration
    Celebration and congratulations; a life full of joyful occasions.
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 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.
佳良瑠
karouru
  • 佳
    ka excellence
    Fine, beautiful and excellent.
  • 良
    rou goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
河路琉
river · path · lapis lazuli
Feminine
香路琉
fragrance · path · lapis lazuli

Questions about Karol in Japanese

How do you write Karol in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Karol?

Our top pick is 佳路琉 (Karoru). 佳 means “excellence”, 路 means “path” and 琉 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 賀路瑠 (Karoru) and 佳良瑠 (Karouru).

Is 佳路琉 a real Japanese name?

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

佳路琉 has 32 strokes in total (佳: 8, 路: 13, 琉: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 佳路琉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 佳路琉 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 “Karol”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (カロル) 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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