Maru in Japanese
In Japanese, Maru is written in katakana as マル (Maru), 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 真瑠 (maru): “truth”, “lapis lazuli”.
How Maru sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Maru
- 満ma fullnessFull and complete, like the full moon.The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.
- 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.
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Real Japanese names that sound like Maru
Maru sounds close to まる (Maru), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:
- 真瑠 maru — truth + lapis lazuli
- 麻瑠 maru — hemp + lapis lazuli
- 麻留 maru — hemp + stay
- 万瑠 maru — ten thousand + lapis lazuli
- 茉瑠 maru — jasmine + 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?
- 真 (truth) is common in Japanese given names.
- 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
Maru in anime worlds
Maru as an anime character →Maru in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Maru in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Maru in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Maru in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Maru in Japanese
How do you write Maru in Japanese?
Maru is written マル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Maru would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Maru?
Our top pick is 真瑠 (Maru). 真 means “truth” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 真琉 (Maru) and 満瑠 (Maru).
Is 真瑠 a real Japanese name?
Yes. 真瑠 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Maru, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Maru, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.
How many strokes is 真瑠?
真瑠 has 24 strokes in total (真: 10, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 真瑠 as a tattoo?
Each character in 真瑠 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 “Maru”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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