Forum Rocket Japanese Japanese Vocab How do you make an english word (name) Japanese?

How do you make an english word (name) Japanese?

Zalerea

Zalerea

February 11, 2010

Konnichiwa! While trying to speak japanese I realized I have no idea how to "japanize" XD my name my name is Audra (pronounced Odd rah in English) ? and how can I figure out others names? also what about items like Peeps (marshmallow puffed candy brand)? Is the spelling similar? Or purely phonetic like pipusu? (attempt at making this sound the same) *fails* XD *SIDE NOTE* I was going to say "Your eyes are blue" however I am not 100% on the translation. I tried using google and they use 目for eyes should I be using this instead of め or メ ? What would be the proper translations for these? XD I have managed to work through some sentences but still just a beginner. arigatō gozaimashita ^^
grejyedi

grejyedi

February 11, 2010

I looked it up in http://japanesetranslator.co.uk which has a name translator It is pronounced "OODORA". (Consonants are pronounced more or less the same way as in English. "A" sounds like a in father, but shorter. "O" sounds like o in old. Double vowels like "OO" are held for twice the duration of single vowels.) If you look at the site it will give the katakana (I can't copy it)
Zalerea

Zalerea

February 12, 2010

Thank you for the tool ^^ haha I didn't expect my name to go from an "aw" sound to an "o" sound XD Now I just need the other two questions answered and I am all set ^^
Sayaka-Matsuura

Sayaka-Matsuura

February 14, 2010

Konnichiwa Sheepeh-san, _'Audra'_ would be spelled オードラ (in Katakana) and pronounced *O-O-DO-RA.* _'Peeps'_ would be spelled ピープス (in Katakana) and pronounced *PI-I-PU-SU.* _'Your eyes are blue'_ would be: If written in both Hiragana and Kanji... あなた の 目 は 青い。 If written only in Hiragana... あなた の め は あおい。 Both are read... *Anata no me wa aoi.* I hope that helps! -Sayaka :P
Zalerea

Zalerea

February 14, 2010

Thank you again Sayaka-san! I appreciate the help. (^-^)
Sayaka-Matsuura

Sayaka-Matsuura

February 17, 2010

You're very welcome オードラsan! :P - Sayaka

Want to post a comment? Just sign up for a free Rocket Languages trial

Select one of the languages below and sign up in 60 seconds. Join our user forum and experience Rocket Languages for yourself!

Let's get you talking in Japanese.

We love Japanese people and Japanese culture - from riveting anime and comforting ramen to the majestic Mt. Fuji and the breathtaking sights of Kyōto! And there's no better way to connect with them than by learning 日本語 (Japanese).

No credit card required

or