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Raimo in Japanese

KatakanaライモRaimo
Kanji来望Raimo

In Japanese, Raimo is written in katakana as ライモ (Raimo), 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 来望 (raimo): “coming”, “hope”.

How Raimo sounds in Japanese

ライモas written in Japan
レイモEnglish

Kanji for Raimo

来望
raimo
  • 来
    rai coming
    To come; the future that awaits.
  • 望
    mo hope
    Hope and wishes; also the full moon (望月).
良衣望
raimo
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 衣
    i garment
    Clothing and robes; how you present yourself.
    Junihitoe, meaning "twelve layers," is the elaborate silk court robe worn by Heian-era noblewomen.
  • 望
    mo hope
    Hope and wishes; also the full moon (望月).
来茂
raimo
  • 来
    rai coming
    To come; the future that awaits.
  • 茂
    mo lush
    Thick, lush growth; a life that flourishes.

By style

Masculine
雷望
thunder · hope
Feminine
蘭唯萌
orchid · the only one · sprout

Questions about Raimo in Japanese

How do you write Raimo in Japanese?

Raimo is written ライモ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Raimo 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 レイモ (English).

What are the best kanji for Raimo?

Our top pick is 来望 (Raimo). 来 means “coming” and 望 means “hope”. Other good options are 良衣望 (Raimo) and 来茂 (Raimo).

Is 来望 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 来望 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Kibou and Kurumi rather than Raimo. As a spelling of Raimo, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 来望?

来望 has 18 strokes in total (来: 7, 望: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 来望 as a tattoo?

Each character in 来望 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 “Raimo”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ライモ) 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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