NazukeYour Name in KanjiKanji meaningsAll namesGuides

Rickard in Japanese

KatakanaリカードRikaado
Kanji里佳道Rikadou

In Japanese, Rickard is written in katakana as リカード (Rikaado), 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 里佳道 (rikadou): “hometown”, “excellence”, “the way”.

How Rickard sounds in Japanese

リカードas written in Japan
リッカードEnglish

Kanji for Rickard

里佳道
rikadou
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 佳
    ka excellence
    Fine, beautiful and excellent.
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
    The suffix -do (道), meaning "the way," defines Japanese disciplined arts like Chado (tea), Kado (flowers), and Shodo (calligraphy).
里佳斗
rikato
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 佳
    ka excellence
    Fine, beautiful and excellent.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
里佳土
rikado
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 佳
    ka excellence
    Fine, beautiful and excellent.
  • 土
    do earth
    Rich soil where everything grows; steady and grounded.
    In sumo wrestling, the sacred earthen ring is called the dohyo (土俵) and is purified with salt.

By style

Masculine
里佳斗
hometown · excellence · big dipper
Feminine
璃香瞳
glass · fragrance · eyes

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 里 (hometown) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
  • 佳 (excellence) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 道 (the way) is common in Japanese given names.

Rickard in anime worlds

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

Questions about Rickard in Japanese

How do you write Rickard in Japanese?

Rickard is written リカード in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Rickard 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 リッカード (English).

What are the best kanji for Rickard?

Our top pick is 里佳道 (Rikadou). 里 means “hometown”, 佳 means “excellence” and 道 means “the way”. Other good options are 里佳斗 (Rikato) and 里佳土 (Rikado).

Is 里佳道 a real Japanese name?

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

里佳道 has 27 strokes in total (里: 7, 佳: 8, 道: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 里佳道 as a tattoo?

Each character in 里佳道 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 “Rickard”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (リカード) 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.

ShareXRedditFacebookWhatsApp

Make it yours

Pick the kind of person you are (Samurai, Shinobi, Miko and more) and Nazuke chooses kanji that match your personality. You can also save your result as an image.

Personalize Rickard in kanji →Rickard as an anime character ⚡

Names that sound similar

Ricardo · Rich · Richa · Richard · Richie · Richmond · Rick · Rickey · Ricki · Rickie