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Rai 楽生 – Japanese girl given name
Rai (楽生) is read らい and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 楽生, the characters mean: music + life. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Rai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 楽生 | らい | music + life | 18 |
| 頼生 | らい | trust + life | 21 |
| 等以 | らい | etc. + by means of | 17 |
| 来依 | らい | come + reliant | 15 |
| 良維 | らい | good + fiber | 21 |
| 良伊 | らい | good + Italy | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Rai
Rai in different scripts
| Romaji | Rai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | らい |
| Katakana | ライ |
| Kanji (most common) | 楽生 |
Full name examples
- Rai Yuki (Japanese order: 結城楽生, ゆうき らい)
- Rai Kono (Japanese order: 河野楽生, こうの らい)
- Rai Maki (Japanese order: 牧楽生, まき らい)
How to pronounce Rai
Break it into 1 parts: rai. 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 らい.
Questions about Rai
What does Rai mean in Japanese?
Rai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 楽生, combines these meanings: music + life. Other spellings include 頼生 (trust + life), 等以 (etc. + by means of), 来依 (come + reliant).
How do you write Rai in kanji?
The most common way is 楽生 (らい). It can also be written 頼生, 等以, 来依, 良維, 良伊.
How do you write Rai in katakana?
Rai is ライ in katakana and らい in hiragana.
Is Rai a boy or girl name?
Rai is mostly used for girls.
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Themes: Music and sound
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楽: music, comfort, ease
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