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Enrico in Japanese

KatakanaエンリコEnriko
Kanji永里湖Eriko

In Japanese, Enrico is written in katakana as エンリコ (Enriko), 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 永里湖 (eriko): “eternity”, “hometown”, “lake”.

How Enrico sounds in Japanese

エンリコGerman
アンリコas written in Japan
エンリーコEnglish

Kanji for Enrico

永里湖
eriko
  • 永
    e eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.
英理湖
eriko
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.
英里瑚
eriko
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 瑚
    ko coral
    Coral, a treasure from the sea.

By style

Masculine
永里虎
eternity · hometown · tiger
Feminine
愛梨香
love · pear blossom · fragrance

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 永 (eternity) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 里 (hometown) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
  • 湖 (lake) is common in Japanese given names.

Enrico in anime worlds

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

Questions about Enrico in Japanese

How do you write Enrico in Japanese?

Enrico is written エンリコ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Enrico would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written アンリコ (as written in Japan) and エンリーコ (English).

What are the best kanji for Enrico?

Our top pick is 永里湖 (Eriko). 永 means “eternity”, 里 means “hometown” and 湖 means “lake”. Other good options are 英理湖 (Eriko) and 英里瑚 (Eriko).

Is 永里湖 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 永里湖 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 永里湖?

永里湖 has 24 strokes in total (永: 5, 里: 7, 湖: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 永里湖 as a tattoo?

Each character in 永里湖 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 “Enrico”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エンリコ) 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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