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Rubin in Japanese

KatakanaルービンRuubin
Kanji瑠敏Rubin

In Japanese, Rubin is written in katakana as ルービン (Ruubin), 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 瑠敏 (rubin): “lapis lazuli”, “quick wit”.

How Rubin sounds in Japanese

ルービン

Kanji for Rubin

瑠敏
rubin
  • 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.
  • 敏
    bin quick wit
    Quick, sharp and perceptive.
琉敏
rubin
  • 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.
  • 敏
    bin quick wit
    Quick, sharp and perceptive.
瑠灯
ruhi
  • 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.
  • 灯
    hi lamp
    A light in the dark.

By style

Masculine
瑠飛
lapis lazuli · flight
Feminine
瑠美
lapis lazuli · beauty

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 敏 (quick wit) is used in Japanese given names.

Rubin in anime worlds

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

Questions about Rubin in Japanese

How do you write Rubin in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Rubin?

Our top pick is 瑠敏 (Rubin). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 敏 means “quick wit”. Other good options are 琉敏 (Rubin) and 瑠灯 (Ruhi).

Is 瑠敏 a real Japanese name?

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

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

Can I use 瑠敏 as a tattoo?

Each character in 瑠敏 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 “Rubin”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルービン) 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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