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Terra in Japanese

KatakanaテラTera
Kanji天良Tera

In Japanese, Terra is written in katakana as テラ (Tera), 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 天良 (tera): “heaven”, “goodness”.

How Terra sounds in Japanese

テラ

Kanji for Terra

天良
tera
  • 天
    te heaven
    The 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.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
天楽
tera
  • 天
    te heaven
    The 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.
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment and ease, and also music.
    Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
禎良
teira
  • 禎
    tei blessing
    A happy omen and divine blessing.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.

By style

Masculine
呈良
sincere gift · goodness
Feminine
汀蘭
shore · orchid

Real Japanese names that sound like Terra

Terra sounds close to てら (Tera), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 天羅 tera — heaven + fine silk

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.

Terra in anime worlds

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

Questions about Terra in Japanese

How do you write Terra in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Terra?

Our top pick is 天良 (Tera). 天 means “heaven” and 良 means “goodness”. Other good options are 天楽 (Tera) and 禎良 (Teira).

Is 天良 a real Japanese name?

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

天良 has 11 strokes in total (天: 4, 良: 7). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 天良 as a tattoo?

Each character in 天良 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 “Terra”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (テラ) 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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