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Hiroki 大記 – Japanese boy given name
Hiroki (大記) is read ひろき and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 大記, the characters mean: large + scribe. This reading can be written with at least 124 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Hiroki
Hiroki is 大樹 or 広樹, big tree or wide tree. The picture of a broad tree makes it a steady name.
How to write Hiroki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大記 | ひろき | large + scribe | 13 |
| 広記 | ひろき | wide + scribe | 15 |
| 広起 | ひろき | wide + rouse | 15 |
| 大興 | ひろおき | large + entertain | 19 |
| 博記 | ひろき | Dr. + scribe | 22 |
| 大樹 | ひろき | large + timber | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hiroki
Hiroki in different scripts
| Romaji | Hiroki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひろき |
| Katakana | ヒロキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大記 |
Full name examples
- Hiroki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城大記, ゆうき ひろき)
- Hiroki Kono (Japanese order: 河野大記, こうの ひろき)
- Hiroki Maki (Japanese order: 牧大記, まき ひろき)
How to pronounce Hiroki
Break it into 3 parts: hi · ro · 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 ひろき.
Questions about Hiroki
What does Hiroki mean in Japanese?
Hiroki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大記, combines these meanings: large + scribe. Other spellings include 広記 (wide + scribe), 広起 (wide + rouse), 大興 (large + entertain).
How do you write Hiroki in kanji?
The most common way is 大記 (ひろき). It can also be written 広記, 広起, 大興, 博記, 大樹.
How do you write Hiroki in katakana?
Hiroki is ヒロキ in katakana and ひろき in hiragana.
Is Hiroki a boy or girl name?
Hiroki is mostly used for boys.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.