Petrus in Japanese
In Japanese, Petrus is written in katakana as ペトルス (Petorusu), 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 平音瑠寿 (heitorusu): “peace”, “sound”, “lapis lazuli”, “long life”.
How Petrus sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Petrus
- 平hei peaceFlat and calm; peace and balance.
- 音to soundSound and music; a voice that carries.
- 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.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
- 平hei peaceFlat and calm; peace and balance.
- 富to wealthRichness and abundance; also the first character of 富士 (Mt. Fuji).
- 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.
- 透su transparencySee-through and clear; a pure and honest heart.
- 平hei peaceFlat and calm; peace and balance.
- 永to eternityForever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
- 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.
- 澄su clarityClear, still water that you can see straight through.
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Questions about Petrus in Japanese
How do you write Petrus in Japanese?
Petrus is written ペトルス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Petrus would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Petrus?
Our top pick is 平音瑠寿 (Heitorusu). 平 means “peace”, 音 means “sound”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 平富瑠透 (Heitorusu) and 平永瑠澄 (Heitorusu).
Is 平音瑠寿 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 平音瑠寿 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 平音瑠寿?
平音瑠寿 has 35 strokes in total (平: 5, 音: 9, 瑠: 14, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 平音瑠寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 平音瑠寿 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 “Petrus”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ペトルス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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