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Ruben in Japanese

KatakanaルーベンRuuben
Kanji瑠勉Ruben

In Japanese, Ruben is written in katakana as ルーベン (Ruuben), 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 瑠勉 (ruben): “lapis lazuli”, “effort”.

How Ruben sounds in Japanese

ルーベン

Kanji for Ruben

瑠勉
ruben
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The 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.
  • 勉
    ben effort
    Hard work and diligent study.
琉勉
ruben
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A 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.
  • 勉
    ben effort
    Hard work and diligent study.
留勉
ruben
  • 留
    ru stay
    To stay and remain; someone who stays by your side.
  • 勉
    ben effort
    Hard work and diligent study.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 勉 (effort) is rare in Japanese given names.

Ruben in anime worlds

Ruben as an anime character →Ruben in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Ruben in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Ruben in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Ruben in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Ruben in Japanese

How do you write Ruben in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Ruben?

Our top pick is 瑠勉 (Ruben). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 勉 means “effort”. Other good options are 琉勉 (Ruben) and 留勉 (Ruben).

Is 瑠勉 a real Japanese name?

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

瑠勉 has 24 strokes in total (瑠: 14, 勉: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 瑠勉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 瑠勉 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 “Ruben”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルーベン) 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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