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Riku 陸 – Japanese boy given name
Riku (陸) is read りく and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 陸, the characters mean: land. This reading can be written with at least 17 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Riku
Riku is written 陸, meaning land or continent. It is mostly given to boys and is a popular short name.
How to write Riku in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 陸 | りく | land | 11 |
| 理来 | りく | logic + come | 18 |
| 理公 | りく | logic + public | 15 |
| 大陸 | りく | large + land | 14 |
| 理久 | りく | logic + long time | 14 |
| 利久 | りく | profit + long time | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Riku
Riku in different scripts
| Romaji | Riku |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りく |
| Katakana | リク |
| Kanji (most common) | 陸 |
Full name examples
- Riku Yuki (Japanese order: 結城陸, ゆうき りく)
- Riku Kono (Japanese order: 河野陸, こうの りく)
- Riku Maki (Japanese order: 牧陸, まき りく)
How to pronounce Riku
Break it into 2 parts: ri · ku. 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 りく.
Questions about Riku
What does Riku mean in Japanese?
Riku has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 陸, combines these meanings: land. Other spellings include 理来 (logic + come), 理公 (logic + public), 大陸 (large + land).
How do you write Riku in kanji?
The most common way is 陸 (りく). It can also be written 理来, 理公, 大陸, 理久, 利久.
How do you write Riku in katakana?
Riku is リク in katakana and りく in hiragana.
Is Riku a boy or girl name?
Riku is mostly used for boys.
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