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Katsuki 加月 – Japanese girl given name
Katsuki (加月) is read かつき and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 加月, the characters mean: add + month. This reading can be written with at least 33 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Katsuki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 加月 | かつき | add + month | 9 |
| 勝月 | かつき | victory + month | 16 |
| 果月 | かつき | fruit + month | 12 |
| 活気 | かつき | lively + spirit | 15 |
| 勝記 | かつき | victory + scribe | 22 |
| 可月 | かつき | can + month | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Katsuki
Katsuki in different scripts
| Romaji | Katsuki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かつき |
| Katakana | カツキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 加月 |
Full name examples
- Katsuki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城加月, ゆうき かつき)
- Katsuki Kono (Japanese order: 河野加月, こうの かつき)
- Katsuki Maki (Japanese order: 牧加月, まき かつき)
How to pronounce Katsuki
Break it into 3 parts: ka · tsu · 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 かつき.
Questions about Katsuki
What does Katsuki mean in Japanese?
Katsuki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 加月, combines these meanings: add + month. Other spellings include 勝月 (victory + month), 果月 (fruit + month), 活気 (lively + spirit).
How do you write Katsuki in kanji?
The most common way is 加月 (かつき). It can also be written 勝月, 果月, 活気, 勝記, 可月.
How do you write Katsuki in katakana?
Katsuki is カツキ in katakana and かつき in hiragana.
Is Katsuki a boy or girl name?
Katsuki is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.