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Retno in Japanese

KatakanaレトノRetono
Kanji礼藤野Retouno

In Japanese, Retno is written in katakana as レトノ (Retono), 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 礼藤野 (retouno): “courtesy”, “wisteria”, “field”.

How Retno sounds in Japanese

レトノIndonesian

Kanji for Retno

礼藤野
retouno
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 藤
    tou wisteria
    Wisteria, whose purple flowers hang in long, graceful cascades each spring.
    The cascading purple wisteria (Fuji) was the sacred floral crest of the powerful Fujiwara clan in the Heian period.
  • 野
    no field
    Wide-open fields where you can run free.
礼登野
retono
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
  • 野
    no field
    Wide-open fields where you can run free.
礼斗乃
retono
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
  • 乃
    no of
    A classic, gentle particle loved in names for its soft sound.
    Widely used in classical Japanese grammar, this character gracefully connects words in ancient poetry.

By style

Masculine
礼登之
courtesy · ascent · this
Feminine
玲都乃
chime · capital · of

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 礼 (courtesy) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 藤 (wisteria) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 野 (field) is common in Japanese given names.

Retno in anime worlds

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

Questions about Retno in Japanese

How do you write Retno in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Retno?

Our top pick is 礼藤野 (Retouno). 礼 means “courtesy”, 藤 means “wisteria” and 野 means “field”. Other good options are 礼登野 (Retono) and 礼斗乃 (Retono).

Is 礼藤野 a real Japanese name?

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

礼藤野 has 34 strokes in total (礼: 5, 藤: 18, 野: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 礼藤野 as a tattoo?

Each character in 礼藤野 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 “Retno”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レトノ) 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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