Precious in Japanese
In Japanese, Precious is written in katakana as プレシュス (Pureshusu), 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 風礼朱珠 (fureshusu): “wind”, “courtesy”, “vermilion”, “pearl”.
How Precious sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Precious
- 風fu windThe wind; free and unstoppable.
- 礼re courtesyRespect and good manners; bowing to others.
- 朱shu vermilionVermilion red, the color of torii gates and the ink of a hanko seal.Shu-iro (朱色), a bright vermilion ink, is the standard color used for personal Japanese Hanko seals.
- 珠su pearlA pearl or jewel; something precious and round.Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.
- 楓fuu mapleThe maple tree, famous for its brilliant autumn leaves.
- 礼re courtesyRespect and good manners; bowing to others.
- 朱shu vermilionVermilion red, the color of torii gates and the ink of a hanko seal.Shu-iro (朱色), a bright vermilion ink, is the standard color used for personal Japanese Hanko seals.
- 珠su pearlA pearl or jewel; something precious and round.Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.
- 富fu wealthRichness and abundance; also the first character of 富士 (Mt. Fuji).
- 玲re chimeThe clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
- 朱shu vermilionVermilion red, the color of torii gates and the ink of a hanko seal.Shu-iro (朱色), a bright vermilion ink, is the standard color used for personal Japanese Hanko seals.
- 珠su pearlA pearl or jewel; something precious and round.Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.
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Questions about Precious in Japanese
How do you write Precious in Japanese?
Precious is written プレシュス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Precious would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Precious?
Our top pick is 風礼朱珠 (Fureshusu). 風 means “wind”, 礼 means “courtesy”, 朱 means “vermilion” and 珠 means “pearl”. Other good options are 楓礼朱珠 (Fuureshusu) and 富玲朱珠 (Fureshusu).
Is 風礼朱珠 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 風礼朱珠 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 風礼朱珠?
風礼朱珠 has 30 strokes in total (風: 9, 礼: 5, 朱: 6, 珠: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 風礼朱珠 as a tattoo?
Each character in 風礼朱珠 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 “Precious”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (プレシュス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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