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Keiji 啓二 – Japanese boy given name
Keiji (啓二) is read けいじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 啓二, the characters mean: disclose + two. This reading can be written with at least 88 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Keiji
Keiji (啓二 or 敬治) means open second son or respect governance. It is also the Japanese word for a detective, written 刑事.
How to write Keiji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 啓二 | けいじ | disclose + two | 13 |
| 敬治 | けいじ | awe + reign | 20 |
| 恵二 | けいじ | favor + two | 12 |
| 経二 | けいじ | sutra + two | 13 |
| 京治 | けいじ | capital + reign | 16 |
| 経治 | けいじ | sutra + reign | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Keiji
Keiji in different scripts
| Romaji | Keiji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | けいじ |
| Katakana | ケイジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 啓二 |
Full name examples
- Keiji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城啓二, ゆうき けいじ)
- Keiji Kono (Japanese order: 河野啓二, こうの けいじ)
- Keiji Maki (Japanese order: 牧啓二, まき けいじ)
How to pronounce Keiji
Break it into 2 parts: kei · 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 けいじ.
Questions about Keiji
What does Keiji mean in Japanese?
Keiji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 啓二, combines these meanings: disclose + two. Other spellings include 敬治 (awe + reign), 恵二 (favor + two), 経二 (sutra + two).
How do you write Keiji in kanji?
The most common way is 啓二 (けいじ). It can also be written 敬治, 恵二, 経二, 京治, 経治.
How do you write Keiji in katakana?
Keiji is ケイジ in katakana and けいじ in hiragana.
Is Keiji a boy or girl name?
Keiji is mostly used for boys.
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