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Daichi 大地 – Japanese boy given name
Daichi (大地) is read だいち and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 大地, the characters mean: large + ground. This reading can be written with 4 kanji combinations, with 9 to 16 strokes in total.
About the name Daichi
Daichi is written 大地, "great earth". It evokes solid ground and steadiness, and is a boys' name.
How to write Daichi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大地 | だいち | large + ground | 9 |
| 大値 | だいち | large + price | 13 |
| 大智 | だいち | large + wisdom | 15 |
| 大痴 | だいち | large + stupid | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Daichi
Daichi in different scripts
| Romaji | Daichi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | だいち |
| Katakana | ダイチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大地 |
Full name examples
- Daichi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城大地, ゆうき だいち)
- Daichi Kono (Japanese order: 河野大地, こうの だいち)
- Daichi Maki (Japanese order: 牧大地, まき だいち)
How to pronounce Daichi
Break it into 2 parts: dai · chi. 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 だいち.
Questions about Daichi
What does Daichi mean in Japanese?
Daichi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大地, combines these meanings: large + ground. Other spellings include 大値 (large + price), 大智 (large + wisdom), 大痴 (large + stupid).
How do you write Daichi in kanji?
The most common way is 大地 (だいち). It can also be written 大値, 大智, 大痴.
How do you write Daichi in katakana?
Daichi is ダイチ in katakana and だいち in hiragana.
Is Daichi a boy or girl name?
Daichi is mostly used for boys.
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