Roar in Japanese
In Japanese, Roar is written in katakana as ローアル (Rooaru), 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 路愛瑠 (roaru): “path”, “love”, “lapis lazuli”.
How Roar sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Roar
- 路ro pathA road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
- 愛a loveLove and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
- 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.
- 良rou goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 愛a loveLove and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
- 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.
- 狼rou wolfThe wolf, free and fierce. In old Japan, wolves were honored as mountain guardians.
- 愛a loveLove and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
- 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 Roar in Japanese
How do you write Roar in Japanese?
Roar is written ローアル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Roar 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 ロール (as written in Japan) and ロアル (as written in Japan).
What are the best kanji for Roar?
Our top pick is 路愛瑠 (Roaru). 路 means “path”, 愛 means “love” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 良愛瑠 (Rouaru) and 狼愛琉 (Rouaru).
Is 路愛瑠 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 路愛瑠 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 路愛瑠?
路愛瑠 has 40 strokes in total (路: 13, 愛: 13, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 路愛瑠 as a tattoo?
Each character in 路愛瑠 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 “Roar”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ローアル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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