Temple in Japanese
In Japanese, Temple is written in katakana as テンパル (Tenparu), 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 天葉瑠 (tenharu): “heaven”, “leaf”, “lapis lazuli”.
How Temple sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Temple
- 天ten heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 葉ha leafLeaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
- 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.
- 天ten heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 春haru springSpring; new beginnings and blossoms.Haru Ichiban is the warm first south wind of spring, eagerly celebrated as the end of harsh winter.
- 天ten heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 晴haru clear skyA clear, sunny sky after the rain.Teru teru bozu are traditional white paper dolls hung by Japanese children to wish for clear, sunny skies.
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.
- 葉 (leaf) is common in Japanese given names.
- 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
Temple in anime worlds
Temple as an anime character →Temple in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Temple in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Temple in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Temple in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Temple in Japanese
How do you write Temple in Japanese?
Temple is written テンパル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Temple would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Temple?
Our top pick is 天葉瑠 (Tenharu). 天 means “heaven”, 葉 means “leaf” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 天春 (Tenharu) and 天晴 (Tenharu).
Is 天葉瑠 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 天葉瑠 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 天葉瑠?
天葉瑠 has 30 strokes in total (天: 4, 葉: 12, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 天葉瑠 as a tattoo?
Each character in 天葉瑠 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 “Temple”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (テンパル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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