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Chisa 知歳 – Japanese boy given name
Chisa (知歳) is read ちさ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 知歳, the characters mean: know + year-end. This reading can be written with at least 33 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Chisa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 知歳 | ちさ | know + year-end | 21 |
| 千早 | ちさ | thousand + early | 9 |
| 知早 | ちさ | know + early | 14 |
| 千佐 | ちさ | thousand + assistant | 10 |
| 知佐 | ちさ | know + assistant | 15 |
| 知左 | ちさ | know + left | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Chisa
Chisa in different scripts
| Romaji | Chisa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ちさ |
| Katakana | チサ |
| Kanji (most common) | 知歳 |
Full name examples
- Chisa Yuki (Japanese order: 結城知歳, ゆうき ちさ)
- Chisa Kono (Japanese order: 河野知歳, こうの ちさ)
- Chisa Maki (Japanese order: 牧知歳, まき ちさ)
How to pronounce Chisa
Break it into 2 parts: chi · sa. 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 ちさ.
Questions about Chisa
What does Chisa mean in Japanese?
Chisa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 知歳, combines these meanings: know + year-end. Other spellings include 千早 (thousand + early), 知早 (know + early), 千佐 (thousand + assistant).
How do you write Chisa in kanji?
The most common way is 知歳 (ちさ). It can also be written 千早, 知早, 千佐, 知佐, 知左.
How do you write Chisa in katakana?
Chisa is チサ in katakana and ちさ in hiragana.
Is Chisa a boy or girl name?
Chisa is mostly used for boys.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.