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Rune in Japanese

KatakanaルーネRuune
Kanji瑠音Rune

In Japanese, Rune is written in katakana as ルーネ (Ruune), 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 瑠音 (rune): “lapis lazuli”, “sound”.

How Rune sounds in Japanese

ルーネas written in Japan
ルーンEnglish

Kanji for Rune

瑠音
rune
  • 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.
  • 音
    ne sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.
瑠峰
rune
  • 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.
  • 峰
    ne peak
    A mountain peak rising above the clouds.
瑠嶺
rune
  • 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.
  • 嶺
    ne summit
    A mountain peak or ridge.

By style

Masculine
琉峰
lapis lazuli · peak
Feminine
瑠寧
lapis lazuli · serenity

Questions about Rune in Japanese

How do you write Rune in Japanese?

Rune is written ルーネ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Rune 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 ルーン (English).

What are the best kanji for Rune?

Our top pick is 瑠音 (Rune). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 音 means “sound”. Other good options are 瑠峰 (Rune) and 瑠嶺 (Rune).

Is 瑠音 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 瑠音 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Rune, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Rune, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 瑠音?

瑠音 has 23 strokes in total (瑠: 14, 音: 9). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 瑠音 as a tattoo?

Each character in 瑠音 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 “Rune”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルーネ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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