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Remi in Japanese

KatakanaレミーRemii
Kanji玲実Remi

In Japanese, Remi is written in katakana as レミー (Remii), 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 玲実 (remi): “chime”, “fruit”.

How Remi sounds in Japanese

レミーEnglish
レミas written in Japan

Kanji for Remi

玲実
remi
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 実
    mi fruit
    Fruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.
礼弥
remi
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 弥
    mi ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
礼実
remi
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 実
    mi fruit
    Fruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.

By style

Masculine
嶺弥
summit · ever more
Feminine
玲美
chime · beauty

Real Japanese names that sound like Remi

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

  • 麗美 remi — elegance + beauty
  • 鈴美 remi — bell + beauty
  • 礼美 remi — courtesy + beauty
  • 玲美 remi — chime + beauty
  • 恋美 remi — romance + beauty

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?

  • 玲 (chime) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 実 (fruit) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

Remi in anime worlds

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

Questions about Remi in Japanese

How do you write Remi in Japanese?

Remi is written レミー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Remi 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 レミ (as written in Japan).

What are the best kanji for Remi?

Our top pick is 玲実 (Remi). 玲 means “chime” and 実 means “fruit”. Other good options are 礼弥 (Remi) and 礼実 (Remi).

Is 玲実 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 玲実 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Remi, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Remi, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 玲実?

玲実 has 17 strokes in total (玲: 9, 実: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 玲実 as a tattoo?

Each character in 玲実 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 “Remi”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レミー) 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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