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Emi 重三 – Japanese girl given name
Emi (重三) is read えみ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 重三, the characters mean: heavy + three. This reading can be written with at least 142 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Emi
Emi has three main spellings: 絵美 (picture and beauty), 恵美 (blessing and beauty) and 笑美 (smile and beauty). The reading is the same, but each spelling gives a different image.
How to write Emi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 重三 | えみ | heavy + three | 12 |
| 得実 | えみ | gain + reality | 19 |
| 得心 | えみ | gain + heart | 15 |
| 映見 | えみ | reflect + see | 16 |
| 会美 | えみ | meeting + beauty | 15 |
| 映実 | えみ | reflect + reality | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Emi
Emi in different scripts
| Romaji | Emi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えみ |
| Katakana | エミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 重三 |
Full name examples
- Emi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城重三, ゆうき えみ)
- Emi Kono (Japanese order: 河野重三, こうの えみ)
- Emi Maki (Japanese order: 牧重三, まき えみ)
How to pronounce Emi
Break it into 2 parts: e · mi. 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 えみ.
Questions about Emi
What does Emi mean in Japanese?
Emi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 重三, combines these meanings: heavy + three. Other spellings include 得実 (gain + reality), 得心 (gain + heart), 映見 (reflect + see).
How do you write Emi in kanji?
The most common way is 重三 (えみ). It can also be written 得実, 得心, 映見, 会美, 映実.
How do you write Emi in katakana?
Emi is エミ in katakana and えみ in hiragana.
Is Emi a boy or girl name?
Emi is mostly used for girls.
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