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Junji 準二 – Japanese boy given name
Junji (準二) is read じゅんじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 準二, the characters mean: semi- + two. This reading can be written with at least 38 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Junji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 準二 | じゅんじ | semi- + two | 15 |
| 準治 | じゅんじ | semi- + reign | 21 |
| 準次 | じゅんじ | semi- + next | 19 |
| 順二 | じゅんじ | obey + two | 14 |
| 順治 | じゅんじ | obey + reign | 20 |
| 順次 | じゅんじ | obey + next | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Junji
Junji in different scripts
| Romaji | Junji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | じゅんじ |
| Katakana | ジュンジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 準二 |
Full name examples
- Junji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城準二, ゆうき じゅんじ)
- Junji Kono (Japanese order: 河野準二, こうの じゅんじ)
- Junji Maki (Japanese order: 牧準二, まき じゅんじ)
How to pronounce Junji
Break it into 2 parts: jun · 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 じゅんじ.
Questions about Junji
What does Junji mean in Japanese?
Junji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 準二, combines these meanings: semi- + two. Other spellings include 準治 (semi- + reign), 準次 (semi- + next), 順二 (obey + two).
How do you write Junji in kanji?
The most common way is 準二 (じゅんじ). It can also be written 準治, 準次, 順二, 順治, 順次.
How do you write Junji in katakana?
Junji is ジュンジ in katakana and じゅんじ in hiragana.
Is Junji a boy or girl name?
Junji is mostly used for boys.
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準: semi-, correspond to, proportionate to
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