Velvet in Japanese
In Japanese, Velvet is written in katakana as ベルベット (Berubetto), 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 平琉兵桐 (heiruhetou): “peace”, “lapis lazuli”, “soldier”, “paulownia”.
How Velvet sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Velvet
- 平hei peaceFlat and calm; peace and balance.The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA 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.
- 兵he soldierA soldier; courage and duty.
- 桐tou paulowniaThe paulownia tree, whose light wood is used for the finest boxes.The government seal of Japan bears the paulownia crest.
- 平hei peaceFlat and calm; peace and balance.The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA 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.
- 兵he soldierA soldier; courage and duty.
- 斗to big dipperThe Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
- 平hei peaceFlat and calm; peace and balance.The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
- 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.
- 兵he soldierA soldier; courage and duty.
- 登to ascentTo climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 平 (peace) is common in Japanese given names.
- 琉 (lapis lazuli) is used in Japanese given names.
- 兵 (soldier) is used in Japanese given names.
- 桐 (paulownia) is used in Japanese given names.
Velvet in anime worlds
Velvet as an anime character →Velvet in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Velvet in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Velvet in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Velvet in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Velvet in Japanese
How do you write Velvet in Japanese?
Velvet is written ベルベット in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Velvet would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Velvet?
Our top pick is 平琉兵桐 (Heiruhetou). 平 means “peace”, 琉 means “lapis lazuli”, 兵 means “soldier” and 桐 means “paulownia”. Other good options are 平琉兵斗 (Heiruheto) and 平瑠兵登 (Heiruheto).
Is 平琉兵桐 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 平琉兵桐 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 平琉兵桐?
平琉兵桐 has 33 strokes in total (平: 5, 琉: 11, 兵: 7, 桐: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 平琉兵桐 as a tattoo?
Each character in 平琉兵桐 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 “Velvet”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ベルベット) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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