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Eri 会理 – Japanese girl given name
Eri (会理) is read えり and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 会理, the characters mean: meeting + logic. This reading can be written with at least 88 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Eri
Eri is written 絵里 or 恵理, picture plus village or blessing plus reason. The sound is light and clear.
How to write Eri in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 会理 | えり | meeting + logic | 17 |
| 映理 | えり | reflect + logic | 20 |
| 英理 | えり | England + logic | 19 |
| 映利 | えり | reflect + profit | 16 |
| 英利 | えり | England + profit | 15 |
| 愛理 | えり | love + logic | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Eri
Eri in different scripts
| Romaji | Eri |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えり |
| Katakana | エリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 会理 |
Full name examples
- Eri Yuki (Japanese order: 結城会理, ゆうき えり)
- Eri Kono (Japanese order: 河野会理, こうの えり)
- Eri Maki (Japanese order: 牧会理, まき えり)
How to pronounce Eri
Break it into 2 parts: e · ri. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written えり.
Questions about Eri
What does Eri mean in Japanese?
Eri has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 会理, combines these meanings: meeting + logic. Other spellings include 映理 (reflect + logic), 英理 (England + logic), 映利 (reflect + profit).
How do you write Eri in kanji?
The most common way is 会理 (えり). It can also be written 映理, 英理, 映利, 英利, 愛理.
How do you write Eri in katakana?
Eri is エリ in katakana and えり in hiragana.
Is Eri a boy or girl name?
Eri is mostly used for girls.
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