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Opal in Japanese

KatakanaオーパルOoparu
Kanji桜葉瑠Ouharu

In Japanese, Opal is written in katakana as オーパル (Ooparu), 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 桜葉瑠 (ouharu): “cherry blossom”, “leaf”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Opal sounds in Japanese

オーパル

Kanji for Opal

桜葉瑠
ouharu
  • 桜
    ou cherry blossom
    The cherry blossom, the flower of Japan.
    Each spring, people gather beneath the blossoms for hanami (flower viewing).
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; 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.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The 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.
雄葉瑠
oharu
  • 雄
    o heroic
    Brave and heroic; a strong spirit.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; 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.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The 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.
央羽瑠
oharu
  • 央
    o center
    The center; the heart of things.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The 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.

By style

Masculine
雄葉瑠
heroic · leaf · lapis lazuli
Feminine
桜葉瑠
cherry blossom · leaf · lapis lazuli

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 桜 (cherry blossom) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 葉 (leaf) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.

Opal in anime worlds

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

Questions about Opal in Japanese

How do you write Opal in Japanese?

Opal is written オーパル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Opal would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Opal?

Our top pick is 桜葉瑠 (Ouharu). 桜 means “cherry blossom”, 葉 means “leaf” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 雄葉瑠 (Oharu) and 央羽瑠 (Oharu).

Is 桜葉瑠 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 桜葉瑠 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 桜葉瑠?

桜葉瑠 has 36 strokes in total (桜: 10, 葉: 12, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 桜葉瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 桜葉瑠 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 “Opal”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (オーパル) 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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