AboutAyumi Expertise I can answer questions regarding Japanese culture, short translations, and written help.
Experience I am fully bilingual in both English and Japanese. I was born in Japan and had lived there for 18 years at which point I moved to the U.S. to further my studies.
Education/Credentials B.A. in Linguistic Studies Emphasis on Secondary Language Training
Expert: Ayumi Date: 11/9/2007 Subject: translation of a phrase phonetically
Question Could you give me the phonetic translation of 'New baby boy' in Japanese?
And is the phonetic translation of 'New baby girl' Katma? and is that pronounced 'cat ma'?
Also, is Rico a female Japanese name?
Thank you!
Answer Hi,
Usually we would say "Akachan" (Ah-ka-cha-n) and "Shinseiji" (She-n-say-ji) for boys.
As for the name Rico, no there is no Japanese name of that spelling, although I'm assuming your intention was 'Riko' which is indeed a female name. Among the most popular kanji for that name, would be:
