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Riho 理保 – Japanese girl given name
Riho (理保) is read りほ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 理保, the characters mean: logic + protect. This reading can be written with at least 33 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Riho in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 理保 | りほ | logic + protect | 20 |
| 利保 | りほ | profit + protect | 16 |
| 理歩 | りほ | logic + walk | 19 |
| 里保 | りほ | ri + protect | 16 |
| 李保 | りほ | plum + protect | 16 |
| 理芳 | りほ | logic + perfume | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Riho
Riho in different scripts
| Romaji | Riho |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りほ |
| Katakana | リホ |
| Kanji (most common) | 理保 |
Full name examples
- Riho Yuki (Japanese order: 結城理保, ゆうき りほ)
- Riho Kono (Japanese order: 河野理保, こうの りほ)
- Riho Maki (Japanese order: 牧理保, まき りほ)
How to pronounce Riho
Break it into 2 parts: ri · ho. 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 りほ.
Questions about Riho
What does Riho mean in Japanese?
Riho has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 理保, combines these meanings: logic + protect. Other spellings include 利保 (profit + protect), 理歩 (logic + walk), 里保 (ri + protect).
How do you write Riho in kanji?
The most common way is 理保 (りほ). It can also be written 利保, 理歩, 里保, 李保, 理芳.
How do you write Riho in katakana?
Riho is リホ in katakana and りほ in hiragana.
Is Riho a boy or girl name?
Riho is mostly used for girls.
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