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Lucy in Japanese

KatakanaルーシーRuushii
Kanji瑠詞Rushi

In Japanese, Lucy is written in katakana as ルーシー (Ruushii), 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 瑠詞 (rushi): “lapis lazuli”, “lyrics”.

How Lucy sounds in Japanese

ルーシー

Kanji for Lucy

瑠詞
rushi
  • 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.
  • 詞
    shi lyrics
    Words and lyrics; a voice that moves people.
瑠詩
rushi
  • 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.
  • 詩
    shi poem
    A poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.
琉詞
rushi
  • 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.
  • 詞
    shi lyrics
    Words and lyrics; a voice that moves people.

By style

Masculine
瑠士
lapis lazuli · warrior
Feminine
瑠紫
lapis lazuli · purple

Questions about Lucy in Japanese

How do you write Lucy in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Lucy?

Our top pick is 瑠詞 (Rushi). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 詞 means “lyrics”. Other good options are 瑠詩 (Rushi) and 琉詞 (Rushi).

Is 瑠詞 a real Japanese name?

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

瑠詞 has 26 strokes in total (瑠: 14, 詞: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 瑠詞 as a tattoo?

Each character in 瑠詞 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 “Lucy”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルーシー) 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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