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China 地名 – Japanese girl given name
China (地名) is read ちな and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 地名, the characters mean: ground + name. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write China in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 地名 | ちな | ground + name | 12 |
| 知名 | ちな | know + name | 14 |
| 千南 | ちな | thousand + south | 12 |
| 知南 | ちな | know + south | 17 |
| 千愛 | ちな | thousand + love | 16 |
| 知愛 | ちな | know + love | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in China
China in different scripts
| Romaji | China |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ちな |
| Katakana | チナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 地名 |
Full name examples
- China Yuki (Japanese order: 結城地名, ゆうき ちな)
- China Kono (Japanese order: 河野地名, こうの ちな)
- China Maki (Japanese order: 牧地名, まき ちな)
How to pronounce China
Break it into 2 parts: chi · na. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written ちな.
Questions about China
What does China mean in Japanese?
China has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 地名, combines these meanings: ground + name. Other spellings include 知名 (know + name), 千南 (thousand + south), 知南 (know + south).
How do you write China in kanji?
The most common way is 地名 (ちな). It can also be written 知名, 千南, 知南, 千愛, 知愛.
How do you write China in katakana?
China is チナ in katakana and ちな in hiragana.
Is China a boy or girl name?
China is mostly used for girls.
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