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Aeri 和理 – Japanese girl given name

Aeri (和理) is read あえり and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 和理, the characters mean: harmony + logic. This reading can be written with at least 132 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 22 strokes in total.

How to write Aeri in Japanese

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
和理あえりharmony + logic19
和利あえりharmony + profit15
和里あえりharmony + ri15
和李あえりharmony + plum15
和梨あえりharmony + pear tree19
安映利あえりrelax + reflect + profit22

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Aeri

和
harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften
8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3
On: ワ、オ、カ Kun: やわ、なご、あ
理
logic, arrangement, reason, justice
11 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: リ Kun: ことわり
利
profit, advantage, benefit
7 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4
On: リ Kun: き
里
ri, village, parent's home, league
7 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: リ Kun: さと

Aeri in different scripts

RomajiAeri
Hiraganaあえり
Katakanaアエリ
Kanji (most common)和理

Full name examples

How to pronounce Aeri

Break it into 2 parts: ae · ri. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written あえり.

Questions about Aeri

What does Aeri mean in Japanese?

Aeri has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 和理, combines these meanings: harmony + logic. Other spellings include 和利 (harmony + profit), 和里 (harmony + ri), 和李 (harmony + plum).

How do you write Aeri in kanji?

The most common way is 和理 (あえり). It can also be written 和利, 和里, 和李, 和梨, 安映利.

How do you write Aeri in katakana?

Aeri is アエリ in katakana and あえり in hiragana.

Is Aeri a boy or girl name?

Aeri is mostly used for girls.

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