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Peer in Japanese

KatakanaペエルPeeru
Kanji平英瑠Heieru

In Japanese, Peer is written in katakana as ペエル (Peeru), 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 平英瑠 (heieru): “peace”, “brilliance”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Peer sounds in Japanese

ペエルGerman
ペールas written in Japan
ピEnglish

Kanji for Peer

平英瑠
heieru
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 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.
平永琉
heieru
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 永
    e eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
    The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
兵英瑠
heeru
  • 兵
    he soldier
    A soldier; courage and duty.
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 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
兵英瑠
soldier · brilliance · lapis lazuli
Feminine
平絵瑠
peace · picture · lapis lazuli

Questions about Peer in Japanese

How do you write Peer in Japanese?

Peer is written ペエル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Peer would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written ペール (as written in Japan) and ピ (English).

What are the best kanji for Peer?

Our top pick is 平英瑠 (Heieru). 平 means “peace”, 英 means “brilliance” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 平永琉 (Heieru) and 兵英瑠 (Heeru).

Is 平英瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

平英瑠 has 27 strokes in total (平: 5, 英: 8, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 平英瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 平英瑠 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 “Peer”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ペエル) 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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