メアリー
Mearī[me̞a̠ɾʲiː]
The English name Mary is translated into Japanese as メアリー (Mearī). Wiktionary also lists マリー (Marī).
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| メアリー | Mearī | [me̞a̠ɾʲiː] (narrow) |
| マリー | Marī | [ma̠ɾʲiː] (narrow) |
Which one should you use?
メアリー is the standard katakana transcription for the English name 'Mary'. The alternative form マリー is often used to reflect a French-style pronunciation (Marie) or a shorter English variation.
How do you pronounce it?
Mearī
Did you know?
- In Japan, メアリー is frequently associated with the 'Mary' from the urban legend 'Mary's Phone', a ghost story about a haunting phone call.
- In the context of the Christian Bible, the figure of the Virgin Mary is often referred to using the term 聖母マリア (Seibo Maria) instead of the katakana versions of 'Mary' used for people.
- In some Japanese pop culture contexts, names like メアリー are used to evoke a 'vintage Western' or 'classic doll' aesthetic rather than a real person.
Examples in context
- メアリー好き！I love you Mary!This example shows how to express affection using メアリー.Tatoeba #2628985 by tommy_san, translation #2628986 by WestofEden
- メアリーさんは親切な人です。Mearī-san wa shinsetsu na hito desu.Mary is a kind person.
- メアリーはどこにいますか？Mearī wa doko ni imasu ka?Where is Mary?
- 3350 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- 陽葵 Himariメアリーさんは今日来ますか？Mearī-san wa kyō kimasu ka?Is Mary coming today?
- 健太 Kentaはい、彼女はもうすぐ来ます。Hai, kanojo wa mō sugu kimasu.Yes, she will be here soon.
- 陽葵 Himari健太さんは彼女を待っているの？Kenta-san wa kanojo o matte iru no?Kenta, are you waiting for her?
- 健太 Kentaええ、約束していたんです。Ee, yakusoku shite ita n desu.Yes, we had an appointment.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mary” translations and entries メアリー, マリー, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
