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Willow in Japanese

KatakanaウィローUiroo
Kanji唯朗Irou

In Japanese, Willow is written in katakana as ウィロー (Uiroo), 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 唯朗 (irou): “the only one”, “cheer”.

How Willow sounds in Japanese

ウィロー

Kanji for Willow

唯朗
irou
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 朗
    rou cheer
    Clear and bright, like a cheerful voice or a sunny day.
唯路
iro
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
偉朗
irou
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
  • 朗
    rou cheer
    Clear and bright, like a cheerful voice or a sunny day.

By style

Masculine
偉朗
greatness · cheer
Feminine
唯路
the only one · path

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 唯 (the only one) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 朗 (cheer) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

Willow in anime worlds

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Questions about Willow in Japanese

How do you write Willow in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Willow?

Our top pick is 唯朗 (Irou). 唯 means “the only one” and 朗 means “cheer”. Other good options are 唯路 (Iro) and 偉朗 (Irou).

Is 唯朗 a real Japanese name?

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

唯朗 has 21 strokes in total (唯: 11, 朗: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 唯朗 as a tattoo?

Each character in 唯朗 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 “Willow”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ウィロー) 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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