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Drake in Japanese

KatakanaドレイクDoreiku
Kanji道怜久Doureiku

In Japanese, Drake is written in katakana as ドレイク (Doreiku), 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 道怜久 (doureiku): “the way”, “wisdom”, “everlasting”.

How Drake sounds in Japanese

ドレイクEnglish

Kanji for Drake

道怜久
doureiku
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
  • 怜
    rei wisdom
    Clever and wise, with a gentle heart.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
道礼玖
doureiku
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
  • 礼
    rei courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
道礼郁
doureiku
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 郁
    iku fragrance
    Rich fragrance and refined culture.

By style

Masculine
努嶺駆
effort · summit · gallop
Feminine
瞳玲紅
eyes · chime · crimson

Questions about Drake in Japanese

How do you write Drake in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Drake?

Our top pick is 道怜久 (Doureiku). 道 means “the way”, 怜 means “wisdom” and 久 means “everlasting”. Other good options are 道礼玖 (Doureiku) and 道礼郁 (Doureiku).

Is 道怜久 a real Japanese name?

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

道怜久 has 23 strokes in total (道: 12, 怜: 8, 久: 3). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 道怜久 as a tattoo?

Each character in 道怜久 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 “Drake”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ドレイク) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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