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Chikashi 近思 – Japanese boy given name
Chikashi (近思) is read ちかし and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 近思, the characters mean: near + think. This reading can be written with at least 29 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Chikashi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 近思 | ちかし | near + think | 16 |
| 周市 | ちかし | circumference + market | 13 |
| 近史 | ちかし | near + history | 12 |
| 親史 | ちかし | parent + history | 21 |
| 近志 | ちかし | near + intention | 14 |
| 周史 | ちかし | circumference + history | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Chikashi
Chikashi in different scripts
| Romaji | Chikashi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ちかし |
| Katakana | チカシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 近思 |
Full name examples
- Chikashi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城近思, ゆうき ちかし)
- Chikashi Kono (Japanese order: 河野近思, こうの ちかし)
- Chikashi Maki (Japanese order: 牧近思, まき ちかし)
How to pronounce Chikashi
Break it into 3 parts: chi · ka · shi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written ちかし.
Questions about Chikashi
What does Chikashi mean in Japanese?
Chikashi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 近思, combines these meanings: near + think. Other spellings include 周市 (circumference + market), 近史 (near + history), 親史 (parent + history).
How do you write Chikashi in kanji?
The most common way is 近思 (ちかし). It can also be written 周市, 近史, 親史, 近志, 周史.
How do you write Chikashi in katakana?
Chikashi is チカシ in katakana and ちかし in hiragana.
Is Chikashi a boy or girl name?
Chikashi is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 近
近: near, early, akin
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