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Axel in Japanese

KatakanaアクセルAkuseru
Kanji開世瑠Akuseru

In Japanese, Axel is written in katakana as アクセル (Akuseru), 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 開世瑠 (akuseru): “open”, “world”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Axel sounds in Japanese

アクセルSpanish

Kanji for Axel

開世瑠
akuseru
  • 開
    aku open
    To open; opening new doors and new possibilities.
  • 世
    se world
    The world and the generations that carry it forward.
  • 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.
開星瑠
akuseiru
  • 開
    aku open
    To open; opening new doors and new possibilities.
  • 星
    sei star
    A star shining in the night sky; a guiding light.
  • 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.
安久世瑠
akuseru
  • 安
    a peace
    Calm and safety, like a home where everyone rests easy.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 世
    se world
    The world and the generations that carry it forward.
  • 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
開誠琉
open · sincerity · lapis lazuli
Feminine
開世瑠
open · world · lapis lazuli

Questions about Axel in Japanese

How do you write Axel in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Axel?

Our top pick is 開世瑠 (Akuseru). 開 means “open”, 世 means “world” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 開星瑠 (Akuseiru) and 安久世瑠 (Akuseru).

Is 開世瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

開世瑠 has 31 strokes in total (開: 12, 世: 5, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 開世瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 開世瑠 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 “Axel”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アクセル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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