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Raden in Japanese

KatakanaラデンRaden
Kanji良天Raten

In Japanese, Raden is written in katakana as ラデン (Raden), 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 良天 (raten): “goodness”, “heaven”.

How Raden sounds in Japanese

ラデンIndonesian
レイデンEnglish

Kanji for Raden

良天
raten
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 天
    ten heaven
    The 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.
楽天
raten
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment and ease, and also music.
    Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
  • 天
    ten heaven
    The 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.
羅天
raten
  • 羅
    ra fine silk
    Thin, shimmering silk; also used in names for its sound.
  • 天
    ten heaven
    The 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.

By style

Masculine
良天
goodness · heaven
Feminine
蘭天
orchid · heaven

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.

Raden in anime worlds

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

Questions about Raden in Japanese

How do you write Raden in Japanese?

Raden is written ラデン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Raden 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 レイデン (English).

What are the best kanji for Raden?

Our top pick is 良天 (Raten). 良 means “goodness” and 天 means “heaven”. Other good options are 楽天 (Raten) and 羅天 (Raten).

Is 良天 a real Japanese name?

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

良天 has 11 strokes in total (良: 7, 天: 4). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 良天 as a tattoo?

Each character in 良天 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 “Raden”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ラデン) 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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