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Kiichi 機一 – Japanese boy given name
Kiichi (機一) is read きいち and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 機一, the characters mean: loom + one. This reading can be written with at least 31 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Kiichi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 機一 | きいち | loom + one | 17 |
| 記一 | きいち | scribe + one | 11 |
| 基一 | きいち | fundamentals + one | 12 |
| 木一 | きいち | tree + one | 5 |
| 規一 | きいち | standard + one | 12 |
| 起一 | きいち | rouse + one | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kiichi
Kiichi in different scripts
| Romaji | Kiichi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きいち |
| Katakana | キイチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 機一 |
Full name examples
- Kiichi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城機一, ゆうき きいち)
- Kiichi Kono (Japanese order: 河野機一, こうの きいち)
- Kiichi Maki (Japanese order: 牧機一, まき きいち)
How to pronounce Kiichi
Break it into 2 parts: kii · chi. 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 きいち.
Questions about Kiichi
What does Kiichi mean in Japanese?
Kiichi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 機一, combines these meanings: loom + one. Other spellings include 記一 (scribe + one), 基一 (fundamentals + one), 木一 (tree + one).
How do you write Kiichi in kanji?
The most common way is 機一 (きいち). It can also be written 記一, 基一, 木一, 規一, 起一.
How do you write Kiichi in katakana?
Kiichi is キイチ in katakana and きいち in hiragana.
Is Kiichi a boy or girl name?
Kiichi is mostly used for boys.
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