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Eimi 映見 – Japanese girl given name
Eimi (映見) is read えいみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 映見, the characters mean: reflect + see. This reading can be written with at least 53 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Eimi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 映見 | えいみ | reflect + see | 16 |
| 衛実 | えいみ | defense + reality | 24 |
| 映実 | えいみ | reflect + reality | 17 |
| 英実 | えいみ | England + reality | 16 |
| 影実 | えいみ | shadow + reality | 23 |
| 映心 | えいみ | reflect + heart | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Eimi
Eimi in different scripts
| Romaji | Eimi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えいみ |
| Katakana | エイミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 映見 |
Full name examples
- Eimi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城映見, ゆうき えいみ)
- Eimi Kono (Japanese order: 河野映見, こうの えいみ)
- Eimi Maki (Japanese order: 牧映見, まき えいみ)
How to pronounce Eimi
Break it into 2 parts: ei · mi. 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 えいみ.
Questions about Eimi
What does Eimi mean in Japanese?
Eimi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 映見, combines these meanings: reflect + see. Other spellings include 衛実 (defense + reality), 映実 (reflect + reality), 英実 (England + reality).
How do you write Eimi in kanji?
The most common way is 映見 (えいみ). It can also be written 衛実, 映実, 英実, 影実, 映心.
How do you write Eimi in katakana?
Eimi is エイミ in katakana and えいみ in hiragana.
Is Eimi a boy or girl name?
Eimi is mostly used for girls.
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Themes: Love and kindness
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映: reflect, reflection, projection
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