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Robert in Japanese

KatakanaロバートRobaato
Kanji路葉桐Rohatou

In Japanese, Robert is written in katakana as ロバート (Robaato), 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 路葉桐 (rohatou): “path”, “leaf”, “paulownia”.

How Robert sounds in Japanese

ロバートEnglish

Kanji for Robert

路葉桐
rohatou
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
  • 桐
    tou paulownia
    The paulownia tree, whose light wood is used for the finest boxes.
    The government seal of Japan bears the paulownia crest.
路葉斗
rohato
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
呂葉登
rohato
  • 呂
    ro melody
    A musical tone; harmony in sound.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.

By style

Masculine
路葉斗
path · leaf · big dipper
Feminine
路葉瞳
path · leaf · eyes

Questions about Robert in Japanese

How do you write Robert in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Robert?

Our top pick is 路葉桐 (Rohatou). 路 means “path”, 葉 means “leaf” and 桐 means “paulownia”. Other good options are 路葉斗 (Rohato) and 呂葉登 (Rohato).

Is 路葉桐 a real Japanese name?

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

路葉桐 has 35 strokes in total (路: 13, 葉: 12, 桐: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 路葉桐 as a tattoo?

Each character in 路葉桐 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 “Robert”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ロバート) 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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