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Katsumi 勝美 – Japanese girl given name
Katsumi (勝美) is read かつみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 勝美, the characters mean: victory + beauty. This reading can be written with at least 56 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Katsumi
Katsumi (勝美 or 克己) means victory beauty or self-mastery. It is used by both sexes.
How to write Katsumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 勝美 | かつみ | victory + beauty | 21 |
| 克己 | かつみ | overcome + self | 10 |
| 勝巳 | かつみ | victory + sign of the snake or serpent | 15 |
| 勝三 | かつみ | victory + three | 15 |
| 勝実 | かつみ | victory + reality | 20 |
| 一視 | かつみ | one + inspection | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Katsumi
Katsumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Katsumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かつみ |
| Katakana | カツミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 勝美 |
Full name examples
- Katsumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城勝美, ゆうき かつみ)
- Katsumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野勝美, こうの かつみ)
- Katsumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧勝美, まき かつみ)
How to pronounce Katsumi
Break it into 3 parts: ka · tsu · mi. 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 かつみ.
Questions about Katsumi
What does Katsumi mean in Japanese?
Katsumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 勝美, combines these meanings: victory + beauty. Other spellings include 克己 (overcome + self), 勝巳 (victory + sign of the snake or serpent), 勝三 (victory + three).
How do you write Katsumi in kanji?
The most common way is 勝美 (かつみ). It can also be written 克己, 勝巳, 勝三, 勝実, 一視.
How do you write Katsumi in katakana?
Katsumi is カツミ in katakana and かつみ in hiragana.
Is Katsumi a boy or girl name?
Katsumi is mostly used for girls.
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勝: victory, win, prevail
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