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Emily in Japanese

KatakanaエミリーEmirii
Kanji英実理Emiri

In Japanese, Emily is written in katakana as エミリー (Emirii), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 英実理 (emiri): “brilliance”, “fruit”, “reason”.

How Emily sounds in Japanese

エミリーEnglish

Kanji for Emily

英実理
emiri
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 実
    mi fruit
    Fruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
永実莉
emiri
  • 永
    e eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 実
    mi fruit
    Fruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.
  • 莉
    ri jasmine
    The white jasmine flower, loved for its sweet scent.
栄実麗
emiri
  • 栄
    e prosperity
    To flourish and shine; success and glory.
  • 実
    mi fruit
    Fruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.
  • 麗
    ri elegance
    Beautiful and graceful, with a natural radiance.

By style

Masculine
英実理
brilliance · fruit · reason
Feminine
愛美莉
love · beauty · jasmine

Real Japanese names that sound like Emily

Emily sounds close to えみり (Emiri), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 亜美里 emiri — next in line + beauty + hometown
  • 恵美里 emiri — blessing + beauty + hometown
  • 愛美里 emiri — love + beauty + hometown
  • 衣美里 emiri — garment + beauty + hometown
  • 絵美里 emiri — picture + beauty + hometown

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 英 (brilliance) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 実 (fruit) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
  • 理 (reason) is common in Japanese given names.

Emily in anime worlds

Emily as an anime character →Emily in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Emily in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Emily in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Emily in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Emily in Japanese

How do you write Emily in Japanese?

Emily is written エミリー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Emily would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Emily?

Our top pick is 英実理 (Emiri). 英 means “brilliance”, 実 means “fruit” and 理 means “reason”. Other good options are 永実莉 (Emiri) and 栄実麗 (Emiri).

Is 英実理 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 英実理 is a creative kanji spelling (called ateji), chosen for its sounds and meanings. Japanese readers will understand what each character means, and many will enjoy the idea behind it.

How many strokes is 英実理?

英実理 has 27 strokes in total (英: 8, 実: 8, 理: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 英実理 as a tattoo?

Each character in 英実理 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Emily”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エミリー) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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