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Ricky in Japanese

KatakanaリッキーRikkii
Kanji理貴Riki

In Japanese, Ricky is written in katakana as リッキー (Rikkii), 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 理貴 (riki): “reason”, “noble”.

How Ricky sounds in Japanese

リッキー

Kanji for Ricky

理貴
riki
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 貴
    ki noble
    Noble and precious.
理祈
riki
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 祈
    ki prayer
    A heartfelt prayer or wish.
理暉
riki
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 暉
    ki radiance
    Bright, shining light that spreads all around.

By style

Masculine
理樹
reason · tree
Feminine
璃姫
glass · princess

Questions about Ricky in Japanese

How do you write Ricky in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Ricky?

Our top pick is 理貴 (Riki). 理 means “reason” and 貴 means “noble”. Other good options are 理祈 (Riki) and 理暉 (Riki).

Is 理貴 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 理貴 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Satoki rather than Riki. As a spelling of Ricky, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 理貴?

理貴 has 23 strokes in total (理: 11, 貴: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 理貴 as a tattoo?

Each character in 理貴 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 “Ricky”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (リッキー) 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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