アンジェリーク
anjerīku
The English name Angelique is written as アンジェリーク (anjerīku) in Japanese.
アンジェリーク is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is anjerīku.
Did you know?
- The name アンジェリーク is often associated with the 'otome' game genre in Japan. This style of romantic simulation game for women frequently features characters with European names to create a fantasy setting.
- The use of アンジェリーク in Japanese media often signals a 'high-class' or 'noble' persona. This is because French-sounding names are culturally linked to elegance and luxury in Japan.
- While アンジェリーク is written in katakana, some Japanese people choose 'ateji' to write foreign names. This means they select kanji characters that sound like the name but carry specific meanings like 'snow' or 'flower'.
Examples in context
- エンジェリークさんは私の親友です。Angelique is my best friend.
- アンジェリークはとても綺麗な名前ですね。Anjerīku wa totemo kireina namae desu ne.Angelique is a very beautiful name.
- 隣のクラスにアンジェリークさんがいます。Tonari no kurasu ni Anjerīku-san ga imasu.There is an Angelique in the next class.
- アンジェリークに手紙を書きました。Anjerīku ni tegami o kakimashita.I wrote a letter to Angelique.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are talking about a new classmate.
- 健太 Kenta新しい留学生の名前は知ってる?Atarashii ryuugakusei no namae wa shitteru?Do you know the name of the new international student?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、アンジェリークっていうんだよ。Un, Anjerīku tte iu n da yo.Yes, her name is Angelique.
- 健太 Kentaアンジェリーク、素敵な名前だね。Anjerīku, sutekina namae da ne.Angelique, that's a lovely name.
- 陽葵 Himari本当に、響きがとても綺麗だよ。Hontou ni, hibiki ga totemo kirei da yo.Really, the sound of it is very beautiful.