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Mari 真理 – Japanese girl given name
Mari (真理) is read まり and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 真理, the characters mean: true + logic. This reading can be written with at least 54 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Mari
Mari (真理 or 麻里) means truth, or hemp village. 毬 means ball and is another spelling.
How to write Mari in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 真理 | まり | true + logic | 21 |
| 万理 | まり | ten thousand + logic | 14 |
| 真利 | まり | true + profit | 17 |
| 万利 | まり | ten thousand + profit | 10 |
| 満理 | まり | full + logic | 23 |
| 満利 | まり | full + profit | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mari
Mari in different scripts
| Romaji | Mari |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まり |
| Katakana | マリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 真理 |
Full name examples
- Mari Yuki (Japanese order: 結城真理, ゆうき まり)
- Mari Kono (Japanese order: 河野真理, こうの まり)
- Mari Maki (Japanese order: 牧真理, まき まり)
How to pronounce Mari
Break it into 2 parts: ma · 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 まり.
Questions about Mari
What does Mari mean in Japanese?
Mari has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 真理, combines these meanings: true + logic. Other spellings include 万理 (ten thousand + logic), 真利 (true + profit), 万利 (ten thousand + profit).
How do you write Mari in kanji?
The most common way is 真理 (まり). It can also be written 万理, 真利, 万利, 満理, 満利.
How do you write Mari in katakana?
Mari is マリ in katakana and まり in hiragana.
Is Mari a boy or girl name?
Mari is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 真
真: true, reality, Buddhist sect
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