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Eru 愛流 – Japanese girl given name
Eru (愛流) is read える and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 愛流, the characters mean: love + current. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Eru in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 愛流 | える | love + current | 23 |
| 英留 | える | England + detain | 18 |
| 絵流 | える | picture + current | 22 |
| 恵流 | える | favor + current | 20 |
| 江留 | える | creek + detain | 16 |
| 絵留 | える | picture + detain | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Eru
Eru in different scripts
| Romaji | Eru |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | える |
| Katakana | エル |
| Kanji (most common) | 愛流 |
Full name examples
- Eru Yuki (Japanese order: 結城愛流, ゆうき える)
- Eru Kono (Japanese order: 河野愛流, こうの える)
- Eru Maki (Japanese order: 牧愛流, まき える)
How to pronounce Eru
Break it into 2 parts: e · ru. 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 える.
Questions about Eru
What does Eru mean in Japanese?
Eru has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 愛流, combines these meanings: love + current. Other spellings include 英留 (England + detain), 絵流 (picture + current), 恵流 (favor + current).
How do you write Eru in kanji?
The most common way is 愛流 (える). It can also be written 英留, 絵流, 恵流, 江留, 絵留.
How do you write Eru in katakana?
Eru is エル in katakana and える in hiragana.
Is Eru a boy or girl name?
Eru is mostly used for girls.
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