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Gill in Japanese

KatakanaギルGiru
Kanji義瑠Giru

In Japanese, Gill is written in katakana as ギル (Giru), 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 義瑠 (giru): “righteousness”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Gill sounds in Japanese

ギルEnglish
ジルas written in Japan

Kanji for Gill

義瑠
giru
  • 義
    gi righteousness
    Doing what is right; one of the virtues of bushido.
  • 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.
祇瑠
giru
  • 祇
    gi deity
    The gods of the land, as in Gion (祇園), Kyoto’s famous geisha district.
  • 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.
技瑠
giru
  • 技
    gi skill
    Skill and craftsmanship polished over time.
  • 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
義琉
righteousness · lapis lazuli
Feminine
祇瑠
deity · lapis lazuli

Questions about Gill in Japanese

How do you write Gill in Japanese?

Gill is written ギル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Gill would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written ジル (as written in Japan).

What are the best kanji for Gill?

Our top pick is 義瑠 (Giru). 義 means “righteousness” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 祇瑠 (Giru) and 技瑠 (Giru).

Is 義瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

義瑠 has 27 strokes in total (義: 13, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 義瑠 as a tattoo?

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

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