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Zul in Japanese

KatakanaズルZuru
Kanji津瑠Zuru

In Japanese, Zul is written in katakana as ズル (Zuru), 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 津瑠 (zuru): “harbor”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Zul sounds in Japanese

ズルIndonesian

Kanji for Zul

津瑠
zuru
  • 津
    zu harbor
    A harbor; a safe place where ships come home.
  • 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.
瑞瑠
zuru
  • 瑞
    zu auspicious
    A lucky omen; fresh and full of life.
  • 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.
津琉
zuru
  • 津
    zu harbor
    A harbor; a safe place where ships come home.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).

By style

Masculine
津琉
harbor · lapis lazuli
Feminine
鈴瑠
bell · lapis lazuli

Questions about Zul in Japanese

How do you write Zul in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Zul?

Our top pick is 津瑠 (Zuru). 津 means “harbor” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 瑞瑠 (Zuru) and 津琉 (Zuru).

Is 津瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

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

Can I use 津瑠 as a tattoo?

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

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