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Chiyuki 千由 – Japanese girl given name
Chiyuki (千由) is read ちゆき and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 千由, the characters mean: thousand + wherefore. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Chiyuki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 千由 | ちゆき | thousand + wherefore | 8 |
| 千幸 | ちゆき | thousand + happiness | 11 |
| 千志 | ちゆき | thousand + intention | 10 |
| 智千 | ちゆき | wisdom + thousand | 15 |
| 千雪 | ちゆき | thousand + snow | 14 |
| 千之 | ちゆき | thousand + of | 6 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Chiyuki
Chiyuki in different scripts
| Romaji | Chiyuki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ちゆき |
| Katakana | チユキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 千由 |
Full name examples
- Chiyuki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城千由, ゆうき ちゆき)
- Chiyuki Kono (Japanese order: 河野千由, こうの ちゆき)
- Chiyuki Maki (Japanese order: 牧千由, まき ちゆき)
How to pronounce Chiyuki
Break it into 2 parts: chiyu · ki. 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 ちゆき.
Questions about Chiyuki
What does Chiyuki mean in Japanese?
Chiyuki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 千由, combines these meanings: thousand + wherefore. Other spellings include 千幸 (thousand + happiness), 千志 (thousand + intention), 智千 (wisdom + thousand).
How do you write Chiyuki in kanji?
The most common way is 千由 (ちゆき). It can also be written 千幸, 千志, 智千, 千雪, 千之.
How do you write Chiyuki in katakana?
Chiyuki is チユキ in katakana and ちゆき in hiragana.
Is Chiyuki a boy or girl name?
Chiyuki is mostly used for girls.
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