コリーン
Korīn
The English female given name Colleen is translated into Japanese as コリーン (Korīn).
Because it is a foreign name, it is written using the Katakana writing system.
How do you pronounce it?
Korīn
Did you know?
- A Japanese person might write コリーン using 'ateji', which are kanji characters chosen for their sound rather than meaning. This allows them to give a phonetic name like 'Colleen' a poetic meaning, such as 'emerald' or 'clear'.
- To maintain social harmony, a person named コリーン would almost always be called コリーンさん (Colleen-san). Using the name without this honorific, even among peers, can be perceived as overly blunt or rude.
- The 'l' sound in 'Colleen' is replaced by the Japanese 'r' sound, which is produced by a flick of the tongue. This sound is closer to the 'r' used in Spanish than the English 'l' or 'r'.
Examples in context
- コリーンはとても親切な人です。Korīn wa totemo shinsetsu na hito desu.Colleen is a very kind person.
- 私の友達の名前はコリーンです。Watashi no tomodachi no namae wa Korīn desu.My friend's name is Colleen.
- コリーンさんはどこに住んでいますか？Korīn-san wa doko ni sunde imasu ka?Where does Colleen live?
Example conversation
Two acquaintances are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- 美咲 Misakiコリーンさんは今日来ますか？Korīn-san wa kyō kimasu ka?Is Colleen coming today?
- 健太 Kentaはい、彼女は午後に来る予定です。Hai, kanojo wa gogo ni kuru yotei desu.Yes, she is planning to come in the afternoon.
- 美咲 Misakiそれは良かったです。Sore wa yokatta desu.That's good to hear.
- 健太 Kenta私も彼女に会えるのが楽しみです。Watashi mo kanojo ni aeru no ga tanoshimi desu.I am also looking forward to seeing her.
