Ruby in Japanese
In Japanese, Ruby is written in katakana as ルビー (Rubii), 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 琉陽 (ruhi): “lapis lazuli”, “sunlight”.
How Ruby sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Ruby
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Questions about Ruby in Japanese
How do you write Ruby in Japanese?
Ruby is written ルビー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Ruby would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Ruby?
Our top pick is 琉陽 (Ruhi). 琉 means “lapis lazuli” and 陽 means “sunlight”. Other good options are 琉妃 (Ruhi) and 琉灯 (Ruhi).
Is 琉陽 a real Japanese name?
Partly. The characters 琉陽 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Ryuuhi rather than Ruhi. As a spelling of Ruby, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.
How many strokes is 琉陽?
琉陽 has 23 strokes in total (琉: 11, 陽: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 琉陽 as a tattoo?
Each character in 琉陽 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 “Ruby”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルビー) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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