Le in Japanese
In Japanese, Le is written in katakana as レ (Re), 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 玲 (re): “chime”.
How Le sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Le
- 玲re chimeThe clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
- 礼re courtesyRespect and good manners; bowing to others.
- 怜rei wisdomClever and wise, with a gentle heart.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 玲 (chime) is used in Japanese given names.
Le in anime worlds
Le as an anime character →Le in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Le in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Le in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Le in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Le in Japanese
How do you write Le in Japanese?
Le is written レ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Le would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Le?
Our top pick is 玲 (Re). 玲 means “chime”. Other good options are 礼 (Re) and 怜 (Rei).
Is 玲 a real Japanese name?
Partly. The characters 玲 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Aki and Akira rather than Re. As a spelling of Le, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.
How many strokes is 玲?
玲 has 9 strokes. That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.
Can I use 玲 as a tattoo?
Each character in 玲 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 “Le”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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