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Kinji 金二 – Japanese boy given name
Kinji (金二) is read きんじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 金二, the characters mean: gold + two. This reading can be written with at least 32 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Kinji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 金二 | きんじ | gold + two | 10 |
| 金治 | きんじ | gold + reign | 16 |
| 近二 | きんじ | near + two | 9 |
| 公治 | きんじ | public + reign | 12 |
| 金次 | きんじ | gold + next | 14 |
| 近治 | きんじ | near + reign | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kinji
Kinji in different scripts
| Romaji | Kinji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きんじ |
| Katakana | キンジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 金二 |
Full name examples
- Kinji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城金二, ゆうき きんじ)
- Kinji Kono (Japanese order: 河野金二, こうの きんじ)
- Kinji Maki (Japanese order: 牧金二, まき きんじ)
How to pronounce Kinji
Break it into 2 parts: kin · 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 きんじ.
Questions about Kinji
What does Kinji mean in Japanese?
Kinji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 金二, combines these meanings: gold + two. Other spellings include 金治 (gold + reign), 近二 (near + two), 公治 (public + reign).
How do you write Kinji in kanji?
The most common way is 金二 (きんじ). It can also be written 金治, 近二, 公治, 金次, 近治.
How do you write Kinji in katakana?
Kinji is キンジ in katakana and きんじ in hiragana.
Is Kinji a boy or girl name?
Kinji is mostly used for boys.
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