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Fumiyo 記代 – Japanese girl given name
Fumiyo (記代) is read ふみよ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 記代, the characters mean: scribe + substitute. This reading can be written with at least 36 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Fumiyo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 記代 | ふみよ | scribe + substitute | 15 |
| 書代 | ふみよ | write + substitute | 15 |
| 文代 | ふみよ | sentence + substitute | 9 |
| 記世 | ふみよ | scribe + generation | 15 |
| 文世 | ふみよ | sentence + generation | 9 |
| 文予 | ふみよ | sentence + beforehand | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Fumiyo
Fumiyo in different scripts
| Romaji | Fumiyo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ふみよ |
| Katakana | フミヨ |
| Kanji (most common) | 記代 |
Full name examples
- Fumiyo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城記代, ゆうき ふみよ)
- Fumiyo Kono (Japanese order: 河野記代, こうの ふみよ)
- Fumiyo Maki (Japanese order: 牧記代, まき ふみよ)
How to pronounce Fumiyo
Break it into 2 parts: fu · miyo. 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 ふみよ.
Questions about Fumiyo
What does Fumiyo mean in Japanese?
Fumiyo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 記代, combines these meanings: scribe + substitute. Other spellings include 書代 (write + substitute), 文代 (sentence + substitute), 記世 (scribe + generation).
How do you write Fumiyo in kanji?
The most common way is 記代 (ふみよ). It can also be written 書代, 文代, 記世, 文世, 文予.
How do you write Fumiyo in katakana?
Fumiyo is フミヨ in katakana and ふみよ in hiragana.
Is Fumiyo a boy or girl name?
Fumiyo is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 記
記: scribe, account, narrative
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