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Retno in Japanese

KatakanaレトノRetono
Kanji礼音野Retono

In Japanese, Retno is written in katakana as レトノ (Retono), 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 礼音野 (retono): “courtesy”, “sound”, “field”.

How Retno sounds in Japanese

レトノIndonesian

Kanji for Retno

礼音野
retono
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 音
    to sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.
  • 野
    no field
    Wide-open fields where you can run free.
礼富能
retono
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 富
    to wealth
    Richness and abundance; also the first character of 富士 (Mt. Fuji).
  • 能
    no talent
    Ability and talent; also Noh, Japan’s oldest masked theater.
礼永之
retono
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 永
    to eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 之
    no this
    A classic character that links words together, common at the end of boys' names such as Hiroyuki.

By style

Masculine
嶺斗野
summit · big dipper · field
Feminine
麗桃乃
elegance · peach · of

Questions about Retno in Japanese

How do you write Retno in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Retno?

Our top pick is 礼音野 (Retono). 礼 means “courtesy”, 音 means “sound” and 野 means “field”. Other good options are 礼富能 (Retono) and 礼永之 (Retono).

Is 礼音野 a real Japanese name?

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

礼音野 has 25 strokes in total (礼: 5, 音: 9, 野: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 礼音野 as a tattoo?

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

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