Roald in Japanese
In Japanese, Roald is written in katakana as ロアルド (Roarudo), 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 路安瑠道 (roarudou): “path”, “peace”, “lapis lazuli”, “the way”.
How Roald sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Roald
- 路ro pathA road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
- 安a peaceCalm and safety, like a home where everyone rests easy.
- 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.
- 道dou the wayA road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
- 路ro pathA road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
- 安a peaceCalm and safety, like a home where everyone rests easy.
- 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.
- 努do effortEffort and hard work; never giving up.
- 路ro pathA road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
- 明a brightnessLight that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
- 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.
- 土do earthRich soil where everything grows; steady and grounded.
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Questions about Roald in Japanese
How do you write Roald in Japanese?
Roald is written ロアルド in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Roald 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 ロールド (English).
What are the best kanji for Roald?
Our top pick is 路安瑠道 (Roarudou). 路 means “path”, 安 means “peace”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 道 means “the way”. Other good options are 路安瑠努 (Roarudo) and 路明瑠土 (Roarudo).
Is 路安瑠道 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 路安瑠道 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 路安瑠道?
路安瑠道 has 45 strokes in total (路: 13, 安: 6, 瑠: 14, 道: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 路安瑠道 as a tattoo?
Each character in 路安瑠道 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 “Roald”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ロアルド) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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