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Akari 灯 – Japanese girl given name
Akari (灯) is read あかり and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 灯, the characters mean: lamp. This reading can be written with at least 266 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Akari
Akari means a light you can see in the dark, such as a lamp or a window glowing at night (灯). The spelling 明里 adds a village, giving the picture of a warm, lit home. It feels gentle and welcoming.
How to write Akari in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 灯 | あかり | lamp | 6 |
| 明里 | あかり | bright + ri | 15 |
| 明理 | あかり | bright + logic | 19 |
| 小明 | あかり | little + bright | 11 |
| 明利 | あかり | bright + profit | 15 |
| 在理 | あかり | exist + logic | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Akari
Akari in different scripts
| Romaji | Akari |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あかり |
| Katakana | アカリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 灯 |
Full name examples
- Akari Yuki (Japanese order: 結城灯, ゆうき あかり)
- Akari Kono (Japanese order: 河野灯, こうの あかり)
- Akari Maki (Japanese order: 牧灯, まき あかり)
How to pronounce Akari
Break it into 3 parts: a · ka · 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 あかり.
Questions about Akari
What does Akari mean in Japanese?
Akari has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 灯, combines these meanings: lamp. Other spellings include 明里 (bright + ri), 明理 (bright + logic), 小明 (little + bright).
How do you write Akari in kanji?
The most common way is 灯 (あかり). It can also be written 明里, 明理, 小明, 明利, 在理.
How do you write Akari in katakana?
Akari is アカリ in katakana and あかり in hiragana.
Is Akari a boy or girl name?
Akari is mostly used for girls.
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