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Long in Japanese

KatakanaロングRongu
Kanji路久Roku

In Japanese, Long is written in katakana as ロング (Rongu), 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 路久 (roku): “path”, “everlasting”.

How Long sounds in Japanese

ロング

Kanji for Long

路久
roku
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
路空
roku
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
路紅
roku
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 紅
    ku crimson
    Deep red, the color of autumn leaves and passion.
    Traditional beni (紅), the red used for lips in old Japan, is made from safflower petals.

By style

Masculine
路久
path · everlasting
Feminine
路紅
path · crimson

Questions about Long in Japanese

How do you write Long in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Long?

Our top pick is 路久 (Roku). 路 means “path” and 久 means “everlasting”. Other good options are 路空 (Roku) and 路紅 (Roku).

Is 路久 a real Japanese name?

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

路久 has 16 strokes in total (路: 13, 久: 3). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 路久 as a tattoo?

Each character in 路久 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 “Long”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ロング) 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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