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Tora in Japanese

KatakanaトラTora
Kanji登良Tora

In Japanese, Tora is written in katakana as トラ (Tora), 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 登良 (tora): “ascent”, “goodness”.

How Tora sounds in Japanese

トラas written in Japan

Kanji for Tora

登良
tora
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
斗良
tora
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
桐良
toura
  • 桐
    tou paulownia
    The paulownia tree, whose light wood is used for the finest boxes.
    The government seal of Japan bears the paulownia crest.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.

By style

Masculine
登良
ascent · goodness
Feminine
瞳蘭
eyes · orchid

Real Japanese names that sound like Tora

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

  • 登良 tora — ascent + goodness
  • 飛羅 tora — flight + 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?

  • 登 (ascent) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.

Tora in anime worlds

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

Questions about Tora in Japanese

How do you write Tora in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Tora?

Our top pick is 登良 (Tora). 登 means “ascent” and 良 means “goodness”. Other good options are 斗良 (Tora) and 桐良 (Toura).

Is 登良 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 登良 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Tora, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Tora, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 登良?

登良 has 19 strokes in total (登: 12, 良: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 登良 as a tattoo?

Each character in 登良 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 “Tora”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (トラ) 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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