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Ronaldo in Japanese

KatakanaロナルドRonarudo
Kanji路鳴道Ronarudou

In Japanese, Ronaldo is written in katakana as ロナルド (Ronarudo), 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 路鳴道 (ronarudou): “path”, “ring out”, “the way”.

How Ronaldo sounds in Japanese

ロナルドPortuguese
ロナウドas written in Japan

Kanji for Ronaldo

路鳴道
ronarudou
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 鳴
    naru ring out
    To sing or ring out, like a bird or a bell.
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
路鳴努
ronarudo
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 鳴
    naru ring out
    To sing or ring out, like a bird or a bell.
  • 努
    do effort
    Effort and hard work; never giving up.
路七瑠道
ronarudou
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 七
    na seven
    Seven, a lucky number in Japan, as in the Seven Lucky Gods.
  • 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.
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).

By style

Masculine
朗鳴努
cheer · ring out · effort
Feminine
路鳴瞳
path · ring out · eyes

Questions about Ronaldo in Japanese

How do you write Ronaldo in Japanese?

Ronaldo is written ロナルド in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Ronaldo 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 ロナウド (as written in Japan).

What are the best kanji for Ronaldo?

Our top pick is 路鳴道 (Ronarudou). 路 means “path”, 鳴 means “ring out” and 道 means “the way”. Other good options are 路鳴努 (Ronarudo) and 路七瑠道 (Ronarudou).

Is 路鳴道 a real Japanese name?

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

路鳴道 has 39 strokes in total (路: 13, 鳴: 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 路鳴道 as a tattoo?

Each character in 路鳴道 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 “Ronaldo”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ロナルド) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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