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Lalu in Japanese

KatakanaラルRaru
Kanji楽瑠Raru

In Japanese, Lalu is written in katakana as ラル (Raru), 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 楽瑠 (raru): “joy”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Lalu sounds in Japanese

ラルIndonesian

Kanji for Lalu

楽瑠
raru
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment and ease, and also music.
    Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
  • 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.
良瑠
raru
  • 良
    ra 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.
楽琉
raru
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment and ease, and also music.
    Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
楽瑠
joy · lapis lazuli
Feminine
蘭瑠
orchid · lapis lazuli

Real Japanese names that sound like Lalu

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

  • 良瑠 raru — goodness + lapis lazuli
  • 羅瑠 raru — fine silk + lapis lazuli
  • 羅琉 raru — fine silk + lapis lazuli

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?

  • 楽 (joy) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.

Lalu in anime worlds

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

Questions about Lalu in Japanese

How do you write Lalu in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Lalu?

Our top pick is 楽瑠 (Raru). 楽 means “joy” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 良瑠 (Raru) and 楽琉 (Raru).

Is 楽瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

楽瑠 has 27 strokes in total (楽: 13, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 楽瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 楽瑠 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 “Lalu”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ラル) 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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