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Rika 里香 – Japanese girl given name
Rika (里香) is read りか and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 里香, the characters mean: ri + incense. This reading can be written with at least 104 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Rika
Rika (里香 or 梨花) means village fragrance or pear flower. It is cute and short.
How to write Rika in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 里香 | りか | ri + incense | 16 |
| 梨花 | りか | pear tree + flower | 18 |
| 莉佳 | りか | jasmine + excellent | 18 |
| 理化 | りか | logic + change | 15 |
| 理加 | りか | logic + add | 16 |
| 利加 | りか | profit + add | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Rika
Rika in different scripts
| Romaji | Rika |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りか |
| Katakana | リカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 里香 |
Full name examples
- Rika Yuki (Japanese order: 結城里香, ゆうき りか)
- Rika Kono (Japanese order: 河野里香, こうの りか)
- Rika Maki (Japanese order: 牧里香, まき りか)
How to pronounce Rika
Break it into 2 parts: ri · ka. 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 りか.
Questions about Rika
What does Rika mean in Japanese?
Rika has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 里香, combines these meanings: ri + incense. Other spellings include 梨花 (pear tree + flower), 莉佳 (jasmine + excellent), 理化 (logic + change).
How do you write Rika in kanji?
The most common way is 里香 (りか). It can also be written 梨花, 莉佳, 理化, 理加, 利加.
How do you write Rika in katakana?
Rika is リカ in katakana and りか in hiragana.
Is Rika a boy or girl name?
Rika is mostly used for girls.
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