How to Say “Emi” in Japanese

えみ
emi
えみ (emi) is the Japanese female given name Emi.
えみ is used as a female given name.

How do you pronounce it?

emi

Did you know?

  • Because 'emi' is a phonetic name, its meaning changes entirely depending on which kanji characters are chosen to write it, such as 'smile' or 'blessing'.
  • In Japanese, emi can also mean a 'smile' or 'laugh' when written as 笑み.
  • Depending on the kanji used, emi can be a gender-neutral name, though it is overwhelmingly used for females today.

Examples in context

  • えみさんは親切です。
    Emi-san wa shinsetsu desu.
    Emi is kind.
  • えみさんは大学生です。
    Emi-san wa daigakusei desu.
    Emi is a college student.
  • 私の友達はえみです。
    Watashi no tomodachi wa Emi desu.
    My friend is Emi.

Example conversation

Yui and Daito are talking about their friend.

  1. 結衣 Yui

    えみさんは明日来ますか。
    Emi-san wa ashita kimasu ka.
    Is Emi coming tomorrow?
  2. 大翔 Hiroto

    はい、来ると言っていました。
    Hai, kuru to itte imashita.
    Yes, she said she would come.
  3. 結衣 Yui

    えみさんに会えるのが楽しみです。
    Emi-san ni aeru no ga tanoshimi desu.
    I am looking forward to seeing Emi.
  4. 大翔 Hiroto

    僕も楽しみです。
    Boku mo tanoshimi desu.
    I am looking forward to it too.
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