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Reiji 万治 – Japanese unisex given name
Reiji (万治) is read れいじ and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 万治, the characters mean: ten thousand + reign. This reading can be written with at least 40 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Reiji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 万治 | れいじ | ten thousand + reign | 11 |
| 令二 | れいじ | orders + two | 7 |
| 令治 | れいじ | orders + reign | 13 |
| 札二 | れいじ | tag + two | 7 |
| 令次 | れいじ | orders + next | 11 |
| 鈴次 | れいじ | small bell + next | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Reiji
Reiji in different scripts
| Romaji | Reiji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | れいじ |
| Katakana | レイジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 万治 |
Full name examples
- Reiji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城万治, ゆうき れいじ)
- Reiji Kono (Japanese order: 河野万治, こうの れいじ)
- Reiji Maki (Japanese order: 牧万治, まき れいじ)
How to pronounce Reiji
Break it into 2 parts: rei · ji. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written れいじ.
Questions about Reiji
What does Reiji mean in Japanese?
Reiji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 万治, combines these meanings: ten thousand + reign. Other spellings include 令二 (orders + two), 令治 (orders + reign), 札二 (tag + two).
How do you write Reiji in kanji?
The most common way is 万治 (れいじ). It can also be written 令二, 令治, 札二, 令次, 鈴次.
How do you write Reiji in katakana?
Reiji is レイジ in katakana and れいじ in hiragana.
Is Reiji a boy or girl name?
Reiji is used for both boys and girls.
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