Discover how to write your name in Japanese using these 2 most common methods of translating your name into Japanese characters. It's easy to learn how to write in Japanese when you have the right tools. Use these sites to quickly convert your name from English to Japanese Katakana and Kanji now!

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

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

4. 1. Based on how 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, 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

7. (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

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

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

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

11. 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

12. 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

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

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

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

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

17. 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

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

19. 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

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

21. 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

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

23. 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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