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Genki 元気 – Japanese boy given name
Genki (元気) is read げんき and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 元気, the characters mean: beginning + spirit. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Genki
Genki (元気) is also the everyday word for healthy and energetic. As a name, 元気 makes the wish literal.
How to write Genki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 元気 | げんき | beginning + spirit | 10 |
| 元基 | げんき | beginning + fundamentals | 15 |
| 元喜 | げんき | beginning + rejoice | 16 |
| 元紀 | げんき | beginning + chronicle | 13 |
| 源基 | げんき | source + fundamentals | 24 |
| 元輝 | げんき | beginning + radiance | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Genki
Genki in different scripts
| Romaji | Genki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | げんき |
| Katakana | ゲンキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 元気 |
Full name examples
- Genki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城元気, ゆうき げんき)
- Genki Kono (Japanese order: 河野元気, こうの げんき)
- Genki Maki (Japanese order: 牧元気, まき げんき)
How to pronounce Genki
Break it into 2 parts: gen · ki. 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 げんき.
Questions about Genki
What does Genki mean in Japanese?
Genki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 元気, combines these meanings: beginning + spirit. Other spellings include 元基 (beginning + fundamentals), 元喜 (beginning + rejoice), 元紀 (beginning + chronicle).
How do you write Genki in kanji?
The most common way is 元気 (げんき). It can also be written 元基, 元喜, 元紀, 源基, 元輝.
How do you write Genki in katakana?
Genki is ゲンキ in katakana and げんき in hiragana.
Is Genki a boy or girl name?
Genki is mostly used for boys.
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