Prudence in Japanese
In Japanese, Prudence is written in katakana as プルーデンス (Puruudensu), 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 風瑠天寿 (furutensu): “wind”, “lapis lazuli”, “heaven”, “long life”.
How Prudence sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Prudence
- 風fu windThe wind; free and unstoppable.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 天ten heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
- 風fu windThe wind; free and unstoppable.
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA 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.
- 天ten heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 澄su clarityClear, still water that you can see straight through.
- 芙fu lotusThe lotus flower, as in 芙蓉 (fuyō), a symbol of a beautiful face.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 天ten heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 澄su clarityClear, still water that you can see straight through.
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Questions about Prudence in Japanese
How do you write Prudence in Japanese?
Prudence is written プルーデンス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Prudence would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Prudence?
Our top pick is 風瑠天寿 (Furutensu). 風 means “wind”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”, 天 means “heaven” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 風琉天澄 (Furutensu) and 芙瑠天澄 (Furutensu).
Is 風瑠天寿 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 風瑠天寿 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 風瑠天寿?
風瑠天寿 has 34 strokes in total (風: 9, 瑠: 14, 天: 4, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 風瑠天寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 風瑠天寿 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 “Prudence”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (プルーデンス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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