アニタ
anita
The English name Anita is written as アニタ (anita) in Japanese.
アニタ is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is anita.
Did you know?
- While アニタ is the phonetic transcription, some Japanese people choose 'ateji' characters to write the name, which gives the name a specific meaning like 'grace' or 'flower'.
- The word anita sounds similar to the Japanese word aniki, which is a masculine, rough way of saying 'older brother'.
- Because アニタ is a foreign name, it is written using Katakana, the phonetic script reserved for loanwords and non-Japanese names. This tells a Japanese reader immediately that the name originates from outside Japan.
Examples in context
- Watashi wa Anita desu (私はアニタです)I am Anita
- アニタさんは親切です。Anita-san wa shinsetsu desu.Anita is kind.
- アニタはどこにいますか？Anita wa doko ni imasu ka?Where is Anita?
- こちらはアニタです。Kochira wa Anita desu.This is Anita.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new person at a party.
- 大翔 Hirotoアニタさんは来ましたか？Anita-san wa kimashita ka?Has Anita arrived?
- 陽葵 Himariはい、アニタさんはもう来ています。Hai, Anita-san wa mou kite imasu.Yes, Anita is already here.
- 大翔 Hiroto彼女はどこにいますか？Kanojo wa doko ni imasu ka?Where is she?
- 陽葵 Himariあそこにアニタさんがいますよ。Asoko ni Anita-san ga imasu yo.Anita is over there.
