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Reta in Japanese

KatakanaレタReta
Kanji玲太Reta

In Japanese, Reta is written in katakana as レタ (Reta), 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 玲太 (reta): “chime”, “bold”.

How Reta sounds in Japanese

レタ

Kanji for Reta

玲太
reta
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
礼太
reta
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
玲田
reta
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 田
    ta rice field
    A rice paddy, the heart of Japanese countryside life.

By style

Masculine
嶺太
summit · bold
Feminine
玲田
chime · rice field

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 玲 (chime) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 太 (bold) is common in Japanese given names.

Reta in anime worlds

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

Questions about Reta in Japanese

How do you write Reta in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Reta?

Our top pick is 玲太 (Reta). 玲 means “chime” and 太 means “bold”. Other good options are 礼太 (Reta) and 玲田 (Reta).

Is 玲太 a real Japanese name?

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

玲太 has 13 strokes in total (玲: 9, 太: 4). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 玲太 as a tattoo?

Each character in 玲太 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 “Reta”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レタ) 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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