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Hideki 英機 – Japanese boy given name
Hideki (英機) is read ひでき and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 英機, the characters mean: England + loom. This reading can be written with at least 43 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Hideki
Hideki (秀樹) means excellent tree. The character 秀 means outstanding and appears in many boys' names.
How to write Hideki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 英機 | ひでき | England + loom | 24 |
| 英記 | ひでき | England + scribe | 18 |
| 英基 | ひでき | England + fundamentals | 19 |
| 英規 | ひでき | England + standard | 19 |
| 秀生 | ひでき | excel + life | 12 |
| 英器 | ひでき | England + utensil | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hideki
Hideki in different scripts
| Romaji | Hideki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひでき |
| Katakana | ヒデキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 英機 |
Full name examples
- Hideki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城英機, ゆうき ひでき)
- Hideki Kono (Japanese order: 河野英機, こうの ひでき)
- Hideki Maki (Japanese order: 牧英機, まき ひでき)
How to pronounce Hideki
Break it into 3 parts: hi · de · 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 ひでき.
Questions about Hideki
What does Hideki mean in Japanese?
Hideki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 英機, combines these meanings: England + loom. Other spellings include 英記 (England + scribe), 英基 (England + fundamentals), 英規 (England + standard).
How do you write Hideki in kanji?
The most common way is 英機 (ひでき). It can also be written 英記, 英基, 英規, 秀生, 英器.
How do you write Hideki in katakana?
Hideki is ヒデキ in katakana and ひでき in hiragana.
Is Hideki a boy or girl name?
Hideki is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 英
英: England, English, hero
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