ルル
Ruru
ルル (Ruru) is the Japanese way to say the proper name Lulu.
ルル is used as a proper name to refer to a person.
How do you pronounce it?
Ruru
Did you know?
- While ルル is the phonetic translation, a Japanese person might choose different kanji characters to write the name, giving it a hidden meaning like 'emerald' or 'lapis lazuli'.
- Japanese speakers use 'honorifics' after names, so they would rarely say just ルル. They would likely say ルルちゃん to express affection or ルルさん for politeness.
- In certain Japanese subcultures, such as anime or manga, repetitive sounds like ルル are frequently used to name small, magical, or non-human companions.
Examples in context
- 友達のルルはとても親切です。My friend Lulu is very kind.
- ルルさんは会議室にいます。Lulu is in the conference room.
- ルルちゃん、今日は元気そうね！Hey, Lulu, you seem energetic today!
- ルルちゃんの作ったケーキが美味しい！The cake Lulu made is delicious!
- ルルはどこにいますか？Ruru wa doko ni imasu ka?Where is Lulu?
- ルル、おはよう！Ruru, ohayou!Lulu, good morning!
- これはルルのノートです。Kore wa Ruru no no-to desu.This is Lulu's notebook.
Example conversation
Hiroto and Yui are looking for their friend at a cafe.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣、ルルはもう来た？Yui, Ruru wa mou kita?Yui, has Lulu arrived yet?
- 結衣 Yui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ルルに電話してみようか。Ruru ni denwa shite miyou ka.Shall I try calling Lulu?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、そうしよう！Un, sou shiyou!Yeah, let's do that!
