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Fumi 文 – Japanese girl given name
Fumi (文) is read ふみ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 文, the characters mean: sentence. This reading can be written with at least 69 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 4 to 12 strokes in total.
About the name Fumi
Fumi (文 or 史) means writing or history. It is short, and a base for names such as Fumiko.
How to write Fumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 文 | ふみ | sentence | 4 |
| 史 | ふみ | history | 5 |
| 郁 | ふみ | cultural progress | 9 |
| 二三 | ふみ | two + three | 5 |
| 二実 | ふみ | two + reality | 10 |
| 不明 | ふみ | negative + bright | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Fumi
Fumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Fumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ふみ |
| Katakana | フミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 文 |
Full name examples
- Fumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城文, ゆうき ふみ)
- Fumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野文, こうの ふみ)
- Fumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧文, まき ふみ)
How to pronounce Fumi
Break it into 2 parts: fu · 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 ふみ.
Questions about Fumi
What does Fumi mean in Japanese?
Fumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 文, combines these meanings: sentence. Other spellings include 史 (history), 郁 (cultural progress), 二三 (two + three).
How do you write Fumi in kanji?
The most common way is 文 (ふみ). It can also be written 史, 郁, 二三, 二実, 不明.
How do you write Fumi in katakana?
Fumi is フミ in katakana and ふみ in hiragana.
Is Fumi a boy or girl name?
Fumi is mostly used for girls.
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