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Keiichi 京一 – Japanese boy given name
Keiichi (京一) is read けいいち and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 京一, the characters mean: capital + one. This reading can be written with at least 29 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 13 strokes in total.
How to write Keiichi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 京一 | けいいち | capital + one | 9 |
| 経一 | けいいち | sutra + one | 12 |
| 計一 | けいいち | plot + one | 10 |
| 形一 | けいいち | shape + one | 8 |
| 景一 | けいいち | scenery + one | 13 |
| 契一 | けいいち | pledge + one | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Keiichi
Keiichi in different scripts
| Romaji | Keiichi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | けいいち |
| Katakana | ケイイチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 京一 |
Full name examples
- Keiichi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城京一, ゆうき けいいち)
- Keiichi Kono (Japanese order: 河野京一, こうの けいいち)
- Keiichi Maki (Japanese order: 牧京一, まき けいいち)
How to pronounce Keiichi
Break it into 2 parts: keii · chi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written けいいち.
Questions about Keiichi
What does Keiichi mean in Japanese?
Keiichi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 京一, combines these meanings: capital + one. Other spellings include 経一 (sutra + one), 計一 (plot + one), 形一 (shape + one).
How do you write Keiichi in kanji?
The most common way is 京一 (けいいち). It can also be written 経一, 計一, 形一, 景一, 契一.
How do you write Keiichi in katakana?
Keiichi is ケイイチ in katakana and けいいち in hiragana.
Is Keiichi a boy or girl name?
Keiichi is mostly used for boys.
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