Remy in Japanese
In Japanese, Remy is written in katakana as レミー (Remii), 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 礼実 (remi): “courtesy”, “fruit”.
How Remy sounds in Japanese
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Questions about Remy in Japanese
How do you write Remy in Japanese?
Remy is written レミー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Remy 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 レミイ (as written in Japan).
What are the best kanji for Remy?
Our top pick is 礼実 (Remi). 礼 means “courtesy” and 実 means “fruit”. Other good options are 礼海 (Remi) and 礼望 (Remi).
Is 礼実 a real Japanese name?
Yes. 礼実 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Remi, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Remy, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.
How many strokes is 礼実?
礼実 has 13 strokes in total (礼: 5, 実: 8). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.
Can I use 礼実 as a tattoo?
Each character in 礼実 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 “Remy”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レミー) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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