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Monroe in Japanese

KatakanaモンローMonroo
Kanji茂朗Morou

In Japanese, Monroe is written in katakana as モンロー (Monroo), 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 茂朗 (morou): “lush”, “cheer”.

How Monroe sounds in Japanese

モンロー

Kanji for Monroe

茂朗
morou
  • 茂
    mo lush
    Thick, lush growth; a life that flourishes.
  • 朗
    rou cheer
    Clear and bright, like a cheerful voice or a sunny day.
百朗
morou
  • 百
    mo hundred
    A hundred; many blessings, as in 百花 (a hundred flowers).
  • 朗
    rou cheer
    Clear and bright, like a cheerful voice or a sunny day.
望朗
morou
  • 望
    mo hope
    Hope and wishes; also the full moon (望月).
  • 朗
    rou cheer
    Clear and bright, like a cheerful voice or a sunny day.

By style

Masculine
茂朗
lush · cheer
Feminine
萌路
sprout · path

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 茂 (lush) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 朗 (cheer) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

Monroe in anime worlds

Monroe as an anime character →Monroe in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Monroe in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Monroe in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Monroe in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Monroe in Japanese

How do you write Monroe in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Monroe?

Our top pick is 茂朗 (Morou). 茂 means “lush” and 朗 means “cheer”. Other good options are 百朗 (Morou) and 望朗 (Morou).

Is 茂朗 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 茂朗 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Shigerou rather than Morou. As a spelling of Monroe, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 茂朗?

茂朗 has 18 strokes in total (茂: 8, 朗: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 茂朗 as a tattoo?

Each character in 茂朗 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 “Monroe”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (モンロー) 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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