Mildred in Japanese
In Japanese, Mildred is written in katakana as ミルドレッド (Mirudoreddo), 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 実瑠斗礼道 (mirutoredou): “fruit”, “lapis lazuli”, “big dipper”, “courtesy”, “the way”.
How Mildred sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Mildred
- 実mi fruitFruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.
- 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.
- 斗to big dipperThe Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
- 礼re courtesyRespect and good manners; bowing to others.
- 道dou the wayA road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).The suffix -do (道), meaning "the way," defines Japanese disciplined arts like Chado (tea), Kado (flowers), and Shodo (calligraphy).
- 実mi fruitFruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.
- 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.
- 登to ascentTo climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
- 礼re courtesyRespect and good manners; bowing to others.
- 斗to big dipperThe Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
- 実mi fruitFruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.
- 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.
- 土do earthRich soil where everything grows; steady and grounded.In sumo wrestling, the sacred earthen ring is called the dohyo (土俵) and is purified with salt.
- 礼re courtesyRespect and good manners; bowing to others.
- 道dou the wayA road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).The suffix -do (道), meaning "the way," defines Japanese disciplined arts like Chado (tea), Kado (flowers), and Shodo (calligraphy).
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Questions about Mildred in Japanese
How do you write Mildred in Japanese?
Mildred is written ミルドレッド in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Mildred would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Mildred?
Our top pick is 実瑠斗礼道 (Mirutoredou). 実 means “fruit”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”, 斗 means “big dipper”, 礼 means “courtesy” and 道 means “the way”. Other good options are 実瑠登礼斗 (Mirutoreto) and 実瑠土礼道 (Mirudoredou).
Is 実瑠斗礼道 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 実瑠斗礼道 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 実瑠斗礼道?
実瑠斗礼道 has 43 strokes in total (実: 8, 瑠: 14, 斗: 4, 礼: 5, 道: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 実瑠斗礼道 as a tattoo?
Each character in 実瑠斗礼道 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 “Mildred”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ミルドレッド) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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