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Rick in Japanese

KatakanaリックRikku
Kanji理空Riku

In Japanese, Rick is written in katakana as リック (Rikku), 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 理空 (riku): “reason”, “sky”.

How Rick sounds in Japanese

リック

Kanji for Rick

理空
riku
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
麗空
riku
  • 麗
    ri elegance
    Beautiful and graceful, with a natural radiance.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
理久
riku
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.

By style

Masculine
理空
reason · sky
Feminine
麗紅
elegance · crimson

Questions about Rick in Japanese

How do you write Rick in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Rick?

Our top pick is 理空 (Riku). 理 means “reason” and 空 means “sky”. Other good options are 麗空 (Riku) and 理久 (Riku).

Is 理空 a real Japanese name?

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

理空 has 19 strokes in total (理: 11, 空: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 理空 as a tattoo?

Each character in 理空 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 “Rick”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (リック) 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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