Mora in Japanese
In Japanese, Mora is written in katakana as モラ (Mora), 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 茂良 (mora): “lush”, “goodness”.
How Mora sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Mora
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Questions about Mora in Japanese
How do you write Mora in Japanese?
Mora is written モラ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Mora would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Mora?
Our top pick is 茂良 (Mora). 茂 means “lush” and 良 means “goodness”. Other good options are 茂楽 (Mora) and 望良 (Mora).
Is 茂良 a real Japanese name?
Partly. The characters 茂良 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Shigeyoshi and Shigerou rather than Mora. As a spelling of Mora, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.
How many strokes is 茂良?
茂良 has 15 strokes in total (茂: 8, 良: 7). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.
Can I use 茂良 as a tattoo?
Each character in 茂良 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 “Mora”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (モラ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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