Kartini in Japanese
In Japanese, Kartini is written in katakana as カルティニ (Karuteini), 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 佳瑠天新 (karutenni): “excellence”, “lapis lazuli”, “heaven”, “new”.
How Kartini sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Kartini
- 佳ka excellenceFine, beautiful and excellent.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 照te shineTo shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
- 仁ni benevolenceCompassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
- 佳ka excellenceFine, beautiful and excellent.
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
- 照te shineTo shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
- 新ni newFresh beginnings and new things.
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Questions about Kartini in Japanese
How do you write Kartini in Japanese?
Kartini is written カルティニ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Kartini would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Kartini?
Our top pick is 佳瑠天新 (Karutenni). 佳 means “excellence”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”, 天 means “heaven” and 新 means “new”. Other good options are 佳瑠照仁 (Karuteni) and 佳琉照新 (Karuteni).
Is 佳瑠天新 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 佳瑠天新 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 佳瑠天新?
佳瑠天新 has 39 strokes in total (佳: 8, 瑠: 14, 天: 4, 新: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 佳瑠天新 as a tattoo?
Each character in 佳瑠天新 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 “Kartini”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (カルティニ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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