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Miri 美理 – Japanese girl given name
Miri (美理) is read みり and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 美理, the characters mean: beauty + logic. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Miri in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 美理 | みり | beauty + logic | 20 |
| 深理 | みり | deep + logic | 22 |
| 美利 | みり | beauty + profit | 16 |
| 未理 | みり | un- + logic | 16 |
| 未利 | みり | un- + profit | 12 |
| 実鈴 | みり | reality + small bell | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Miri
Miri in different scripts
| Romaji | Miri |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みり |
| Katakana | ミリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 美理 |
Full name examples
- Miri Yuki (Japanese order: 結城美理, ゆうき みり)
- Miri Kono (Japanese order: 河野美理, こうの みり)
- Miri Maki (Japanese order: 牧美理, まき みり)
How to pronounce Miri
Break it into 2 parts: mi · 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 みり.
Questions about Miri
What does Miri mean in Japanese?
Miri has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 美理, combines these meanings: beauty + logic. Other spellings include 深理 (deep + logic), 美利 (beauty + profit), 未理 (un- + logic).
How do you write Miri in kanji?
The most common way is 美理 (みり). It can also be written 深理, 美利, 未理, 未利, 実鈴.
How do you write Miri in katakana?
Miri is ミリ in katakana and みり in hiragana.
Is Miri a boy or girl name?
Miri is mostly used for girls.
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