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Riri 理々 – Japanese girl given name
Riri (理々) is read りり and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 理々, the characters mean: logic. This reading can be written with at least 34 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Riri in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 理々 | りり | logic | 11 |
| 百合 | りり | hundred + fit | 12 |
| 利理 | りり | profit + logic | 18 |
| 利々 | りり | profit | 7 |
| 利利 | りり | profit + profit | 14 |
| 美音 | りり | beauty + sound | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Riri
Riri in different scripts
| Romaji | Riri |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りり |
| Katakana | リリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 理々 |
Full name examples
- Riri Yuki (Japanese order: 結城理々, ゆうき りり)
- Riri Kono (Japanese order: 河野理々, こうの りり)
- Riri Maki (Japanese order: 牧理々, まき りり)
How to pronounce Riri
Break it into 2 parts: ri · ri. 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 りり.
Questions about Riri
What does Riri mean in Japanese?
Riri has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 理々, combines these meanings: logic. Other spellings include 百合 (hundred + fit), 利理 (profit + logic), 利々 (profit).
How do you write Riri in kanji?
The most common way is 理々 (りり). It can also be written 百合, 利理, 利々, 利利, 美音.
How do you write Riri in katakana?
Riri is リリ in katakana and りり in hiragana.
Is Riri a boy or girl name?
Riri is mostly used for girls.
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