Raul in Japanese
In Japanese, Raul is written in katakana as ラウル (Rauru), 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 楽羽瑠 (rauru): “joy”, “feather”, “lapis lazuli”.
How Raul sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Raul
- 楽ra joyEnjoyment 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.
- 羽u featherFeathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
- 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.
- 楽ra joyEnjoyment 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.
- 宇u universeThe universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
- 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.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 羽u featherFeathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
- 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.
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Questions about Raul in Japanese
How do you write Raul in Japanese?
Raul is written ラウル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Raul would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Raul?
Our top pick is 楽羽瑠 (Rauru). 楽 means “joy”, 羽 means “feather” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 楽宇琉 (Rauru) and 良羽琉 (Rauru).
Is 楽羽瑠 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 楽羽瑠 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 楽羽瑠?
楽羽瑠 has 33 strokes in total (楽: 13, 羽: 6, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 楽羽瑠 as a tattoo?
Each character in 楽羽瑠 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 “Raul”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ラウル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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