How to Say "Robert" in Japanese

ロバート

Robāto

The English name Robert is translated into Japanese as ロバート (Robāto).

ロバート is the katakana transcription used for the given name Robert.

Meaning: given name (name)

How do you pronounce it?

Robāto

If you were to write ロバート using kanji, you would be creating a 'ateji' name, where characters are chosen solely for their sound rather than their meaning.
When calling out to a ロバート in a social setting, Japanese speakers often add the suffix さん to avoid sounding overly blunt or rude.
Because Japanese syllables usually end in a vowel, the final 't' in Robert is transformed into ト 'to', adding an extra syllable to the name.

彼らはロバートをボブと呼ぶ。
They call Robert "Bob".
This sentence shows how to use ロバート when referring to a nickname.
Tatoeba #97575 by arnab, translation #306127 by CP
ロバートはまだ会合に遅れたことがない。
Robert has not yet been late for a meeting.
This sentence demonstrates the use of ロバート in a sentence regarding punctuality.
Tatoeba #192180 by bunbuku, translation #29343 by CN
ロバートは利益のほんの一部しかもらわなかった。
Robert got a small proportion of the profit.
This sentence uses ロバート to describe a person receiving a portion of profit.
Tatoeba #192172 by bunbuku, translation #29335 by CN
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Yui and Ren are discussing a coworker at the office.

結衣 Yui

ロバートさんは来ましたか？
Robāto-san wa kimashitaka?
Has Robert arrived?
蓮 Ren

はい、ロバートさんは会議室にいます。
Hai, Robāto-san wa kaigishitsu ni imasu.
Yes, Robert is in the meeting room.
結衣 Yui

彼は何か準備していますか？
Kare wa nanika junbi shite imasu ka?
Is he preparing something?
蓮 Ren

ええ、資料を作っていますよ。
Ee, shiryou o tsukutte imasu yo.
Yes, he is making the documents.

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