カール
kāru[ka̠ːɾɯ̟]
In Japanese, the name "Carl" is transliterated as カール (kāru).
カール is used as the Japanese transliteration for the name Carl.
Meaning: transliterations and equivalents of "Carl" (name)
Which one should you use?
While カール is the base form of the name, you can add different suffixes to change the level of closeness or respect. カールちゃん is used for a friendly and affectionate informal address, whereas the base form カール is used to address someone informally without honorifics.
How do you pronounce it?
kāru
Did you know?
- If you introduce yourself as カール in a hair salon, the stylist might assume you are asking for a 'perm'.
- Using カール without an honorific suffix can sound unexpectedly blunt or aggressive to a Japanese speaker, even if the person is a close friend.
- The name カール is written in katakana, a script specifically designed for foreign loanwords and names to separate them from native Japanese vocabulary.
Examples in context
- カールはとても嬉しそうだった。Carl looked very happy.This sentence shows how to describe Carl's emotional state using カール.Tatoeba #226459 by tommy__san, translation #63804 by CN
- カールがドイツに移り住むと聞いた時には驚いた。It took me by surprise to hear that Carl was moving to Germany.This sentence is useful for expressing surprise regarding a move involving カール.Tatoeba #226463 by tommy__san, translation #63808 by voxbubnya
- カールだわ。That's Carl.This sentence is used for identifying someone as カール.Tatoeba #226461 by mookeee, translation #63806 by CN
- お目にかかれて光栄です、カール様。It's an honor to meet you, Carl.
- おい、カール！遊びに来ないか？Hey, Carl! Do you want to come hang out?
- ありがとう、カールちゃん！Thank you, Carl!
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are discussing a friend in a cafe.
- 健太 Kentaカールは今、どこにいるの？Kāru wa ima, doko ni iru no?Where is Carl now?
- 陽葵 Himariカールはまだ会社にいるわ。Kāru wa mada kaisha ni iru wa.Carl is still at the office.
- 健太 Kentaそうなんだ。じゃあ、後で会えるかな？Sō nan da. Jā, ato de aeru kana?I see. Do you think we can meet him later?
- 陽葵 Himariきっと会えると思うわよ。Kitto aeru to omou wa yo.I'm sure you will be able to see him.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry カール, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
