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Genji 原二 – Japanese boy given name
Genji (原二) is read げんじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 原二, the characters mean: meadow + two. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Genji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 原二 | げんじ | meadow + two | 12 |
| 元二 | げんじ | beginning + two | 6 |
| 元氏 | げんじ | beginning + family name | 8 |
| 元治 | げんじ | beginning + reign | 12 |
| 原次 | げんじ | meadow + next | 16 |
| 元次 | げんじ | beginning + next | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Genji
Genji in different scripts
| Romaji | Genji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | げんじ |
| Katakana | ゲンジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 原二 |
Full name examples
- Genji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城原二, ゆうき げんじ)
- Genji Kono (Japanese order: 河野原二, こうの げんじ)
- Genji Maki (Japanese order: 牧原二, まき げんじ)
How to pronounce Genji
Break it into 2 parts: gen · ji. 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 げんじ.
Questions about Genji
What does Genji mean in Japanese?
Genji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 原二, combines these meanings: meadow + two. Other spellings include 元二 (beginning + two), 元氏 (beginning + family name), 元治 (beginning + reign).
How do you write Genji in kanji?
The most common way is 原二 (げんじ). It can also be written 元二, 元氏, 元治, 原次, 元次.
How do you write Genji in katakana?
Genji is ゲンジ in katakana and げんじ in hiragana.
Is Genji a boy or girl name?
Genji is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 原
原: meadow, original, primitive
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