Lujan in Japanese
In Japanese, Lujan is written in katakana as ルハン (Ruhan), 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 瑠羽 (ruha): “lapis lazuli”, “feather”.
How Lujan sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Lujan
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 葉ha leafLeaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
Questions about Lujan in Japanese
How do you write Lujan in Japanese?
Lujan is written ルハン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Lujan would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written ルヤン (English).
What are the best kanji for Lujan?
Our top pick is 瑠羽 (Ruha). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 羽 means “feather”. Other good options are 瑠葉 (Ruha) and 瑠帆 (Ruhan).
Is 瑠羽 a real Japanese name?
Partly. The characters 瑠羽 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Ruu rather than Ruha. As a spelling of Lujan, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.
How many strokes is 瑠羽?
瑠羽 has 20 strokes in total (瑠: 14, 羽: 6). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 瑠羽 as a tattoo?
Each character in 瑠羽 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 “Lujan”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルハン) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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