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Rhys in Japanese

KatakanaリースRiisu
Kanji理寿Risu

In Japanese, Rhys is written in katakana as リース (Riisu), 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 理寿 (risu): “reason”, “long life”.

How Rhys sounds in Japanese

リースEnglish
ルヒスspelled out

Kanji for Rhys

理寿
risu
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
里寿
risu
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
璃珠
risu
  • 璃
    ri glass
    Glass or crystal, as in 瑠璃 (lapis lazuli).
  • 珠
    su pearl
    A pearl or jewel; something precious and round.
    Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.

By style

Masculine
理守
reason · protector
Feminine
璃珠
glass · pearl

Questions about Rhys in Japanese

How do you write Rhys in Japanese?

Rhys is written リース in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Rhys 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 ルヒス (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Rhys?

Our top pick is 理寿 (Risu). 理 means “reason” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 里寿 (Risu) and 璃珠 (Risu).

Is 理寿 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 理寿 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Masatoshi and Rizu rather than Risu. As a spelling of Rhys, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 理寿?

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

Can I use 理寿 as a tattoo?

Each character in 理寿 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 “Rhys”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (リース) 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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