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Arisu 亜里朱 – Japanese girl given name
Arisu (亜里朱) is read ありす and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 亜里朱, the characters mean: Asia + ri + vermilion. This reading can be written with at least 78 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Arisu
Arisu (有栖 or 亜里朱) is the Japanese way of saying Alice. Written 有栖, it echoes the Alice in Wonderland story.
How to write Arisu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 亜里朱 | ありす | Asia + ri + vermilion | 20 |
| 有栖 | ありす | possess + nest | 16 |
| 有子 | ありす | possess + child | 9 |
| 有住 | ありす | possess + dwell | 13 |
| 有州 | ありす | possess + state | 12 |
| 有守 | ありす | possess + guard | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Arisu
Arisu in different scripts
| Romaji | Arisu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ありす |
| Katakana | アリス |
| Kanji (most common) | 亜里朱 |
Full name examples
- Arisu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城亜里朱, ゆうき ありす)
- Arisu Kono (Japanese order: 河野亜里朱, こうの ありす)
- Arisu Maki (Japanese order: 牧亜里朱, まき ありす)
How to pronounce Arisu
Break it into 3 parts: a · ri · su. 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 ありす.
Questions about Arisu
What does Arisu mean in Japanese?
Arisu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 亜里朱, combines these meanings: Asia + ri + vermilion. Other spellings include 有栖 (possess + nest), 有子 (possess + child), 有住 (possess + dwell).
How do you write Arisu in kanji?
The most common way is 亜里朱 (ありす). It can also be written 有栖, 有子, 有住, 有州, 有守.
How do you write Arisu in katakana?
Arisu is アリス in katakana and ありす in hiragana.
Is Arisu a boy or girl name?
Arisu is mostly used for girls.
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亜: Asia, rank next, come after
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