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Cel in Japanese

KatakanaセルSeru
Kanji世瑠Seru

In Japanese, Cel is written in katakana as セル (Seru), 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 世瑠 (seru): “world”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Cel sounds in Japanese

セルEnglish

Kanji for Cel

世瑠
seru
  • 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.
聖瑠
seru
  • 聖
    se holy
    Sacred, pure and noble of heart.
  • 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.
清瑠
seru
  • 清
    se purity
    Clear, pure and clean, like mountain spring water.
  • 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
誠琉
sincerity · lapis lazuli
Feminine
世瑠
world · lapis lazuli

Questions about Cel in Japanese

How do you write Cel in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Cel?

Our top pick is 世瑠 (Seru). 世 means “world” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 聖瑠 (Seru) and 清瑠 (Seru).

Is 世瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

世瑠 has 19 strokes in total (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 世瑠 as a tattoo?

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

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