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Rolland in Japanese

KatakanaロランドRorando
Kanji路蘭道Rorandou

In Japanese, Rolland is written in katakana as ロランド (Rorando), 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 路蘭道 (rorandou): “path”, “orchid”, “the way”.

How Rolland sounds in Japanese

ロランド

Kanji for Rolland

路蘭道
rorandou
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 蘭
    ran orchid
    The orchid, a symbol of elegance and refinement.
    Rangaku, or "Dutch Learning," was the scientific study of Western medicine and technology during Japan's isolation era.
  • 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).
路蘭斗
roranto
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 蘭
    ran orchid
    The orchid, a symbol of elegance and refinement.
    Rangaku, or "Dutch Learning," was the scientific study of Western medicine and technology during Japan's isolation era.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
路楽道
roradou
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment and ease, and also music.
    Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
  • 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).

By style

Masculine
路嵐斗
path · storm · big dipper
Feminine
路蘭道
path · orchid · the way

Questions about Rolland in Japanese

How do you write Rolland in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Rolland?

Our top pick is 路蘭道 (Rorandou). 路 means “path”, 蘭 means “orchid” and 道 means “the way”. Other good options are 路蘭斗 (Roranto) and 路楽道 (Roradou).

Is 路蘭道 a real Japanese name?

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

路蘭道 has 44 strokes in total (路: 13, 蘭: 19, 道: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 路蘭道 as a tattoo?

Each character in 路蘭道 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 “Rolland”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ロランド) 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.

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