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Keishi 京子 – Japanese boy given name
Keishi (京子) is read けいし and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 京子, the characters mean: capital + child. This reading can be written with at least 55 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Keishi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 京子 | けいし | capital + child | 11 |
| 警子 | けいし | admonish + child | 22 |
| 経史 | けいし | sutra + history | 16 |
| 計司 | けいし | plot + director | 14 |
| 恵子 | けいし | favor + child | 13 |
| 敬子 | けいし | awe + child | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Keishi
Keishi in different scripts
| Romaji | Keishi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | けいし |
| Katakana | ケイシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 京子 |
Full name examples
- Keishi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城京子, ゆうき けいし)
- Keishi Kono (Japanese order: 河野京子, こうの けいし)
- Keishi Maki (Japanese order: 牧京子, まき けいし)
How to pronounce Keishi
Break it into 2 parts: kei · shi. 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 けいし.
Questions about Keishi
What does Keishi mean in Japanese?
Keishi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 京子, combines these meanings: capital + child. Other spellings include 警子 (admonish + child), 経史 (sutra + history), 計司 (plot + director).
How do you write Keishi in kanji?
The most common way is 京子 (けいし). It can also be written 警子, 経史, 計司, 恵子, 敬子.
How do you write Keishi in katakana?
Keishi is ケイシ in katakana and けいし in hiragana.
Is Keishi a boy or girl name?
Keishi is mostly used for boys.
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