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Hajime 一 – Japanese unisex given name
Hajime (一) is read はじめ and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 一, the characters mean: one. This reading can be written with at least 53 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 1 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Hajime
Hajime (一 or 始) means one or beginning. It is the word said to start a judo or karate match.
How to write Hajime in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 一 | はじめ | one | 1 |
| 始 | はじめ | commence | 8 |
| 肇 | はじめ | beginning | 14 |
| 一生 | はじめ | one + life | 6 |
| 一元 | はじめ | one + beginning | 5 |
| 原始 | はじめ | meadow + commence | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hajime
Hajime in different scripts
| Romaji | Hajime |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はじめ |
| Katakana | ハジメ |
| Kanji (most common) | 一 |
Full name examples
- Hajime Yuki (Japanese order: 結城一, ゆうき はじめ)
- Hajime Kono (Japanese order: 河野一, こうの はじめ)
- Hajime Maki (Japanese order: 牧一, まき はじめ)
How to pronounce Hajime
Break it into 3 parts: ha · ji · me. 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 はじめ.
Questions about Hajime
What does Hajime mean in Japanese?
Hajime has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 一, combines these meanings: one. Other spellings include 始 (commence), 肇 (beginning), 一生 (one + life).
How do you write Hajime in kanji?
The most common way is 一 (はじめ). It can also be written 始, 肇, 一生, 一元, 原始.
How do you write Hajime in katakana?
Hajime is ハジメ in katakana and はじめ in hiragana.
Is Hajime a boy or girl name?
Hajime is used for both boys and girls.
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一: one, one radical
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.