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Ross in Japanese

KatakanaロスRosu
Kanji路寿Rosu

In Japanese, Ross is written in katakana as ロス (Rosu), 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 路寿 (rosu): “path”, “long life”.

How Ross sounds in Japanese

ロス

Kanji for Ross

路寿
rosu
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
路澄
rosu
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 澄
    su clarity
    Clear, still water that you can see straight through.
路日
rosu
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 日
    su sun
    The sun and the day.
    Japan's official native name, Nihon (日本), literally translates to "the origin of the sun" or Land of the Rising Sun.

By style

Masculine
路守
path · protector
Feminine
路珠
path · pearl

Questions about Ross in Japanese

How do you write Ross in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Ross?

Our top pick is 路寿 (Rosu). 路 means “path” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 路澄 (Rosu) and 路日 (Rosu).

Is 路寿 a real Japanese name?

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

路寿 has 20 strokes in total (路: 13, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 路寿 as a tattoo?

Each character in 路寿 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 “Ross”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ロス) 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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