Riccardo in Japanese
In Japanese, Riccardo is written in katakana as リッカルド (Rikkarudo), 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 里佳瑠道 (rikarudou): “hometown”, “excellence”, “lapis lazuli”, “the way”.
How Riccardo sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Riccardo
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 佳ka excellenceFine, beautiful and excellent.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
- 道dou the wayA road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 佳ka excellenceFine, beautiful and excellent.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
- 努do effortEffort and hard work; never giving up.
- 里ri hometownA village or home ground; the place you come back to.
- 夏ka summerSummer, the season of light, festivals and fireworks.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
- 土do earthRich soil where everything grows; steady and grounded.
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Questions about Riccardo in Japanese
How do you write Riccardo in Japanese?
Riccardo is written リッカルド in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Riccardo 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 リカード (English).
What are the best kanji for Riccardo?
Our top pick is 里佳瑠道 (Rikarudou). 里 means “hometown”, 佳 means “excellence”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 道 means “the way”. Other good options are 里佳瑠努 (Rikarudo) and 里夏瑠土 (Rikarudo).
Is 里佳瑠道 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 里佳瑠道 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 里佳瑠道?
里佳瑠道 has 41 strokes in total (里: 7, 佳: 8, 瑠: 14, 道: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 里佳瑠道 as a tattoo?
Each character in 里佳瑠道 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 “Riccardo”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (リッカルド) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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