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Akinori 明則 – Japanese boy given name
Akinori (明則) is read あきのり and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 明則, the characters mean: bright + rule. This reading can be written with at least 65 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Akinori
Akinori (明則 or 昭典) means bright rule or shining model, a formal male name.
How to write Akinori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 明則 | あきのり | bright + rule | 17 |
| 昭典 | あきのり | shining + code | 17 |
| 章則 | あきのり | badge + rule | 20 |
| 明法 | あきのり | bright + method | 16 |
| 明教 | あきのり | bright + teach | 19 |
| 明憲 | あきのり | bright + constitution | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Akinori
Akinori in different scripts
| Romaji | Akinori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あきのり |
| Katakana | アキノリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 明則 |
Full name examples
- Akinori Yuki (Japanese order: 結城明則, ゆうき あきのり)
- Akinori Kono (Japanese order: 河野明則, こうの あきのり)
- Akinori Maki (Japanese order: 牧明則, まき あきのり)
How to pronounce Akinori
Break it into 4 parts: a · ki · no · ri. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written あきのり.
Questions about Akinori
What does Akinori mean in Japanese?
Akinori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 明則, combines these meanings: bright + rule. Other spellings include 昭典 (shining + code), 章則 (badge + rule), 明法 (bright + method).
How do you write Akinori in kanji?
The most common way is 明則 (あきのり). It can also be written 昭典, 章則, 明法, 明教, 明憲.
How do you write Akinori in katakana?
Akinori is アキノリ in katakana and あきのり in hiragana.
Is Akinori a boy or girl name?
Akinori is mostly used for boys.
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