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Anri 行理 – Japanese girl given name
Anri (行理) is read あんり and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 行理, the characters mean: going + logic. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Anri in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 行理 | あんり | going + logic | 17 |
| 安理 | あんり | relax + logic | 17 |
| 安利 | あんり | relax + profit | 13 |
| 有理 | あんり | possess + logic | 17 |
| 安里 | あんり | relax + ri | 13 |
| 安李 | あんり | relax + plum | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Anri
Anri in different scripts
| Romaji | Anri |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あんり |
| Katakana | アンリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 行理 |
Full name examples
- Anri Yuki (Japanese order: 結城行理, ゆうき あんり)
- Anri Kono (Japanese order: 河野行理, こうの あんり)
- Anri Maki (Japanese order: 牧行理, まき あんり)
How to pronounce Anri
Break it into 2 parts: an · 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 あんり.
Questions about Anri
What does Anri mean in Japanese?
Anri has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 行理, combines these meanings: going + logic. Other spellings include 安理 (relax + logic), 安利 (relax + profit), 有理 (possess + logic).
How do you write Anri in kanji?
The most common way is 行理 (あんり). It can also be written 安理, 安利, 有理, 安里, 安李.
How do you write Anri in katakana?
Anri is アンリ in katakana and あんり in hiragana.
Is Anri a boy or girl name?
Anri is mostly used for girls.
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