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Putu in Japanese

KatakanaプトゥPutou
Kanji風登Futo

In Japanese, Putu is written in katakana as プトゥ (Putou), 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 風登 (futo): “wind”, “ascent”.

How Putu sounds in Japanese

プトゥIndonesian

Kanji for Putu

風登
futo
  • 風
    fu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
風斗
futo
  • 風
    fu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
風桐
futou
  • 風
    fu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
  • 桐
    tou paulownia
    The paulownia tree, whose light wood is used for the finest boxes.
    The government seal of Japan bears the paulownia crest.

By style

Masculine
風登
wind · ascent
Feminine
芙桃
lotus · peach

Questions about Putu in Japanese

How do you write Putu in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Putu?

Our top pick is 風登 (Futo). 風 means “wind” and 登 means “ascent”. Other good options are 風斗 (Futo) and 風桐 (Futou).

Is 風登 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 風登 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Kazato rather than Futo. As a spelling of Putu, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 風登?

風登 has 21 strokes in total (風: 9, 登: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 風登 as a tattoo?

Each character in 風登 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 “Putu”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (プトゥ) 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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