ブロック
Your name
Brock
in Japanese
The default way to write Brock in Japanese is ブロック — a phonetic katakana spelling that captures the sound and signals, instantly to a Japanese reader, that the name comes from elsewhere. But katakana is only one of three answers Japanese gives to a foreign name.
Below, we show all three. First the official katakana. Then a set of meaning kanji chosen to express what Brock actually means at the root — From Old English 'brocc' meaning 'badger,' or from a place name meaning 'brook' or 'stream. Finally a set of ateji, the playful tradition where the kanji match the sound and tell their own small story underneath.
Katakana — Phonetic
How Brock is most commonly written in Japanese — used on official documents, business cards, and signage.
Meaning Kanji — Etymology
"Brock" means: From Old English 'brocc' meaning 'badger,' or from a place name meaning 'brook' or 'stream.' Also associated with strength and steadfastness, as in 'a brock' (a sturdy, immovable thing).
岩堅
Iwakata
Together: 'firm as a rock,' capturing the steadfast, immovable quality associated with the name.
小川
Ogawa
Together: 'small stream,' reflecting the place-name origin meaning 'brook.'
穴熊
Anaguma
Together: the Japanese word for 'badger,' directly honoring the Old English etymology of the name.
Ateji — Sound + Meaning
Where the sound matches and the kanji tell their own small story. The Edo scholars and modern manga authors both played this game.
武碌駆
Burokku
A cool warrior name: 'a worthy warrior who charges forth.'
舞露玖
Burokku
A mystical, poetic combination: 'dancing dew on a dark jewel,' evoking morning enchantment.
歩呂句
Burokku
A cute, gentle reading: 'a walking verse of harmony,' like a wandering poet.
Not sure which form to use?
Katakana, meaning kanji, and ateji each belong to a different part of Japanese life — official paperwork, calligraphy and gifts, signatures and wordplay. Our full guide walks through when to reach for each one.
Read the guide: the three ways to write your name in Japanese →
Seven, drawn