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Uli in Japanese

KatakanaウリUri
Kanji羽理Uri

In Japanese, Uli is written in katakana as ウリ (Uri), 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 羽理 (uri): “feather”, “reason”.

How Uli sounds in Japanese

ウリGerman
ユーリーEnglish

Kanji for Uli

羽理
uri
  • 羽
    u feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
宇理
uri
  • 宇
    u universe
    The universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
羽梨
uri
  • 羽
    u feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 梨
    ri pear blossom
    The pear tree and its white spring blossoms.

By style

Masculine
宇里
universe · hometown
Feminine
羽梨
feather · pear blossom

Real Japanese names that sound like Uli

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

  • 宇里 uri — universe + hometown
  • 宇理 uri — universe + reason
  • 宇梨 uri — universe + pear blossom
  • 侑莉 uri — offer + jasmine

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?

  • 羽 (feather) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 理 (reason) is common in Japanese given names.

Uli in anime worlds

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

Questions about Uli in Japanese

How do you write Uli in Japanese?

Uli is written ウリ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Uli 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 ユーリー (English).

What are the best kanji for Uli?

Our top pick is 羽理 (Uri). 羽 means “feather” and 理 means “reason”. Other good options are 宇理 (Uri) and 羽梨 (Uri).

Is 羽理 a real Japanese name?

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

羽理 has 17 strokes in total (羽: 6, 理: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 羽理 as a tattoo?

Each character in 羽理 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 “Uli”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ウリ) 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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