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The document explains two methods for translating names into Japanese: by pronunciation using katakana and by meaning using kanji. The first method is commonly used in Japanese classes and is appropriate for forms in Japan, while the second method is often preferred for aesthetic reasons, like tattoos. Recommended websites are provided for automatic translations of names into katakana and kanji.

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How to Write Your Name in Japanese By http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
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
If you liked this video, please help us by rating it, sharing this video with your friends and leaving your comments. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
For more useful tips like these on "How to Write in Japanese", you're welcome to visit us at HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
You can also follow us on twitter at  http://twitter.com/howtowriteinjap http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
Thanks for watching! See you again soon (Mata ne)! website: http:// HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/howtowriteinjap http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com

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How to Write Your Name in Japanese

  • 1.
    How to WriteYour Name in Japanese By http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 2.
    Youkoso (Welcome)!  Myname is Zen Sensei and I'm a co-creator of HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 3.
    Today, I'm hereto share with you 2 common ways to translate your name into Japanese. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 4.
    1. Based onhow your name is pronounced.  2. Based on the MEANING of your name. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 5.
    The 1st method-  translating your name into Japanese pronunciation, is the most commonly used  method in Japanese classes. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 6.
    In fact, ifyou 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
  • 7.
    (FYI, Katakana isone of the 3 writing systems in Japan, and is used to represent non-native or "foreign words".) http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 8.
    Here's an exampleof translating your name based on pronunciation... http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 9.
    If your nameis usually pronounced as "Rachel" in English, it would be pronounced as "Reicheru" in Japanese. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 10.
    Notice how bothnames sound similar,yet not exactly the same. Rachel, Reicheru. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 11.
    This is becausethe 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
  • 12.
    Don't worry ifyou're not familiar with Japanese pronounciation. There are websites to help you translate your name automatically. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 13.
    One that's quitegood is: http://japanesetranslator.co.uk http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 14.
    Just fill inyour first name, choose the style as San-Serif and click on the 'Translate' button. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 15.
    You'll see howyour name looks in Katakana script. And they even explain how it's pronounced! http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 16.
    Pretty simple isn'tit? http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 17.
    Now, the 2ndway 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
  • 18.
    But, if youwant to see your name in traditional Japanese characters / Kanji script, this is the method. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 19.
    Usually, people whowant to create a tattoo using their Japanese name prefer this method because Kanji usually looks somewhat nicer. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 20.
    For example, youcan see Reicheru in Kanji here: and Katakana here: http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 21.
    It's up toyou 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
  • 22.
    Oh and, thewebsite to see the English-to-Kanji translation is: www.yournameinjapanese.com http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 23.
    I hope you'velearned more about Japanese culture today. I know you'll have fun writing your name in Japanese! http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 24.
    If you likedthis video, please help us by rating it, sharing this video with your friends and leaving your comments. http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 25.
    For more usefultips like these on "How to Write in Japanese", you're welcome to visit us at HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 26.
    You can alsofollow us on twitter at  http://twitter.com/howtowriteinjap http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com
  • 27.
    Thanks for watching!See you again soon (Mata ne)! website: http:// HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/howtowriteinjap http://HowtoWriteinJapanese.Blogspot.com