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Rima 理真 – Japanese girl given name
Rima (理真) is read りま and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 理真, the characters mean: logic + true. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Rima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 理真 | りま | logic + true | 21 |
| 理万 | りま | logic + ten thousand | 14 |
| 理満 | りま | logic + full | 23 |
| 理麻 | りま | logic + hemp | 22 |
| 利麻 | りま | profit + hemp | 18 |
| 里真 | りま | ri + true | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Rima
Rima in different scripts
| Romaji | Rima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りま |
| Katakana | リマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 理真 |
Full name examples
- Rima Yuki (Japanese order: 結城理真, ゆうき りま)
- Rima Kono (Japanese order: 河野理真, こうの りま)
- Rima Maki (Japanese order: 牧理真, まき りま)
How to pronounce Rima
Break it into 2 parts: ri · ma. 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 りま.
Questions about Rima
What does Rima mean in Japanese?
Rima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 理真, combines these meanings: logic + true. Other spellings include 理万 (logic + ten thousand), 理満 (logic + full), 理麻 (logic + hemp).
How do you write Rima in kanji?
The most common way is 理真 (りま). It can also be written 理万, 理満, 理麻, 利麻, 里真.
How do you write Rima in katakana?
Rima is リマ in katakana and りま in hiragana.
Is Rima a boy or girl name?
Rima is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 理
理: logic, arrangement, reason
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.