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Rory in Japanese

KatakanaロリーRorii
Kanji路理Rori

In Japanese, Rory is written in katakana as ロリー (Rorii), 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 路理 (rori): “path”, “reason”.

How Rory sounds in Japanese

ロリー

Kanji for Rory

路理
rori
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
路里
rori
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
路麗
rori
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 麗
    ri elegance
    Beautiful and graceful, with a natural radiance.

By style

Masculine
路理
path · reason
Feminine
路麗
path · elegance

Real Japanese names that sound like Rory

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

  • 呂理 rori — melody + reason

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?

  • 路 (path) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 理 (reason) is common in Japanese given names.

Rory in anime worlds

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

Questions about Rory in Japanese

How do you write Rory in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Rory?

Our top pick is 路理 (Rori). 路 means “path” and 理 means “reason”. Other good options are 路里 (Rori) and 路麗 (Rori).

Is 路理 a real Japanese name?

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

路理 has 24 strokes in total (路: 13, 理: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 路理 as a tattoo?

Each character in 路理 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 “Rory”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ロリー) 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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