マリッサ
Marissa
The Japanese phrase for the female given name "Marissa" is マリッサ.
マリッサ is used to represent the female given name Marissa.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Marissa.
Did you know?
- In Japanese media, a name written in katakana like マリッサ can sometimes signal to the reader that a character is an outsider or a foreigner.
- When introducing herself, a Japanese speaker would add the suffix さん to the name, as calling someone just マリッサ can be seen as too intimate or rude.
- Because the Japanese alphabet lacks a standalone 'r' sound, the 'r' in マリッサ is actually a flap sound produced by a quick tap of the tongue.
Examples in context
- はじめまして、マリッサと申します。Nice to meet you, my name is Marissa.
- 私の名前はマリッサです。My name is Marissa.
- こんにちは、まりさ！Hello, Marissa!
- マリッサさんは親切です。Marissa-san wa shinsetsu desu.Marissa is kind.
- マリッサはどこにいますか？Marissa wa doko ni imasu ka?Where is Marissa?
- 私の友達の名前はマリッサです。Watashi no tomodachi no namae wa Marissa desu.My friend's name is Marissa.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- 蓮 Renマリッサは今日、来ますか？Marissa wa kyou, kimasu ka?Is Marissa coming today?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、マリッサさんは来るはずです。Hai, Marissa-san wa kuru hazu desu.Yes, Marissa should be coming.
- 蓮 Ren彼女はとても元気な女性ですね。Kanojo wa totemo genki na josei desu ne.She is a very energetic woman, isn't she?
- 結衣 Yuiそうですね、とても明るい人です。Sou desu ne, totemo akarui hito desu.That's true, she is a very bright person.
