レキシ
Rekishi
The name Lexi is written in Japanese as レキシ (Rekishi).
レキシ is a proper name used to refer to a specific person.
How do you pronounce it?
Rekishi
When do people say it?
It is common in Japan to use the honorific suffix '-san' after a name to show respect.
Did you know?
- If a Japanese speaker hears レキシ without context, they are more likely to think you are talking about 'history' than referring to a person named Lexi.
- If you were to write the name using Kanji, you might inadvertently create a name that means 'dictionary' if you chose the character 辞.
- Because Japanese is a mora-timed language, レキシ is perceived as having three distinct rhythmic beats, whereas an English speaker hears two syllables.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their classmate.
- 大翔 Hirotoレキシはもう来た？Rekishi wa mou kita?Has Lexi arrived yet?
- 陽葵 Himariいいえ、まだ来ていないよ。Iie, mada kite inai yo.No, she hasn't come yet.
- 大翔 Hirotoレキシに連絡してみるね。Rekishi ni renraku shite miru ne.I'll try to contact Lexi.
- 陽葵 Himariお願いね。Onegai ne.Please do.
