Royal in Japanese
In Japanese, Royal is written in katakana as ロイアル (Roiaru), 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 良衣愛瑠 (rouiaru): “goodness”, “garment”, “love”, “lapis lazuli”.
How Royal sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Royal
- 良rou goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 衣i garmentClothing and robes; how you present yourself.Junihitoe, meaning "twelve layers," is the elaborate silk court robe worn by Heian-era noblewomen.
- 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.
- 路ro pathA road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
- 衣i garmentClothing and robes; how you present yourself.Junihitoe, meaning "twelve layers," is the elaborate silk court robe worn by Heian-era noblewomen.
- 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.
- 路ro pathA road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
- 衣i garmentClothing and robes; how you present yourself.Junihitoe, meaning "twelve layers," is the elaborate silk court robe worn by Heian-era noblewomen.
- 亜a next in lineSecond only to the best; someone close behind and rising.In names it is mostly used for its sound “a”, as in 亜美 (Ami).
- 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.
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How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.
- 衣 (garment) is common in Japanese given names.
- 愛 (love) is common in Japanese given names.
- 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
Royal in anime worlds
Royal as an anime character →Royal in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Royal in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Royal in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Royal in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Royal in Japanese
How do you write Royal in Japanese?
Royal is written ロイアル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Royal would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Royal?
Our top pick is 良衣愛瑠 (Rouiaru). 良 means “goodness”, 衣 means “garment”, 愛 means “love” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 路衣愛琉 (Roiaru) and 路衣亜瑠 (Roiaru).
Is 良衣愛瑠 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 良衣愛瑠 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 良衣愛瑠?
良衣愛瑠 has 40 strokes in total (良: 7, 衣: 6, 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 良衣愛瑠 as a tattoo?
Each character in 良衣愛瑠 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 “Royal”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ロイアル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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