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Reto in Japanese

KatakanaレトReto
Kanji礼音Reto

In Japanese, Reto is written in katakana as レト (Reto), 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 礼音 (reto): “courtesy”, “sound”.

How Reto sounds in Japanese

レトGerman
リートゥーEnglish

Kanji for Reto

礼音
reto
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 音
    to sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.
礼富
reto
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 富
    to wealth
    Richness and abundance; also the first character of 富士 (Mt. Fuji).
礼永
reto
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 永
    to eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.

By style

Masculine
嶺斗
summit · big dipper
Feminine
麗桃
elegance · peach

Questions about Reto in Japanese

How do you write Reto in Japanese?

Reto is written レト in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Reto 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 リートゥー (English).

What are the best kanji for Reto?

Our top pick is 礼音 (Reto). 礼 means “courtesy” and 音 means “sound”. Other good options are 礼富 (Reto) and 礼永 (Reto).

Is 礼音 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 礼音 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Ayane and Reine rather than Reto. As a spelling of Reto, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 礼音?

礼音 has 14 strokes in total (礼: 5, 音: 9). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 礼音 as a tattoo?

Each character in 礼音 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 “Reto”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レト) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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