How to Write Your Name in Japanese

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Youkoso (Welcome)! My name is Zen Sensei and I'm a co-creator of HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

Today, I'm here to share with you 2 common ways to translate your name into Japanese. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

1. Based on how your name is pronounced. 2. Based on the MEANING of your name. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

The 1st method - translating your name into Japanese pronunciation, is the most commonly used method in Japanese classes. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

In fact, if you need to fill up a form in Japan, you'll be asked to write your name in Katakana script, using this method. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

(FYI, Katakana is one of the 3 writing systems in Japan, and is used to represent non-native or "foreign words".) http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

Here's an example of translating your name based on pronunciation... http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

If your name is usually pronounced as "Rachel" in English, it would be pronounced as "Reicheru" in Japanese. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

Notice how both names sound similar,yet not exactly the same. Rachel, Reicheru. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

This is because the Japanese language has its own fixed ways of pronouncing syllables. You can't always find direct translations, even though some words sound similar. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

Don't worry if you're not familiar with Japanese pronounciation. There are websites to help you translate your name automatically. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

One that's quite good is: http://japanesetranslator.co.uk http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

Just fill in your first name, choose the style as San-Serif and click on the 'Translate' button. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

You'll see how your name looks in Katakana script. And they even explain how it's pronounced! http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

Pretty simple isn't it? http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

Now, the 2nd way to translate your name is based on the MEANING of your name. This is NOT how you would normally learn it in Japanese class. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

But, if you want to see your name in traditional Japanese characters / Kanji script, this is the method. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

Usually, people who want to create a tattoo using their Japanese name prefer this method because Kanji usually looks somewhat nicer. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

For example, you can see Reicheru in Kanji here: and Katakana here: http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

It's up to you to decide which looks better. Just be aware that as a foreigner, writing your name in Katakana is the proper and accepted way to the Japanese people. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

Oh and, the website to see the English-to-Kanji translation is: www.yournameinjapanese.com http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

I hope you've learned more about Japanese culture today. I know you'll have fun writing your name in Japanese! http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

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