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Will in Japanese

KatakanaウィルUiru
Kanji唯瑠Iru

In Japanese, Will is written in katakana as ウィル (Uiru), 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 唯瑠 (iru): “the only one”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Will sounds in Japanese

ウィル

Kanji for Will

唯瑠
iru
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The 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.
偉瑠
iru
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The 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.
依瑠
iru
  • 依
    i rely
    To depend on and trust.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The 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.

By style

Masculine
偉瑠
greatness · lapis lazuli
Feminine
唯瑠
the only one · lapis lazuli

Real Japanese names that sound like Will

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

  • 初流 uiru — first + flow

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?

  • 唯 (the only one) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.

Will in anime worlds

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

Questions about Will in Japanese

How do you write Will in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Will?

Our top pick is 唯瑠 (Iru). 唯 means “the only one” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 偉瑠 (Iru) and 依瑠 (Iru).

Is 唯瑠 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 唯瑠 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Yuiru rather than Iru. As a spelling of Will, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 唯瑠?

唯瑠 has 25 strokes in total (唯: 11, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 唯瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 唯瑠 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 “Will”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ウィル) 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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