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Kiyomi 清美 – Japanese girl given name
Kiyomi (清美) is read きよみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 清美, the characters mean: pure + beauty. This reading can be written with at least 137 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Kiyomi
Kiyomi (清美) means pure beauty. It is used for women and sometimes for men.
How to write Kiyomi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 清美 | きよみ | pure + beauty | 20 |
| 清海 | きよみ | pure + sea | 20 |
| 京実 | きよみ | capital + reality | 16 |
| 心海 | きよみ | heart + sea | 13 |
| 京美 | きよみ | capital + beauty | 17 |
| 白水 | きよみ | white + water | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kiyomi
Kiyomi in different scripts
| Romaji | Kiyomi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きよみ |
| Katakana | キヨミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 清美 |
Full name examples
- Kiyomi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城清美, ゆうき きよみ)
- Kiyomi Kono (Japanese order: 河野清美, こうの きよみ)
- Kiyomi Maki (Japanese order: 牧清美, まき きよみ)
How to pronounce Kiyomi
Break it into 2 parts: kiyo · mi. 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 きよみ.
Questions about Kiyomi
What does Kiyomi mean in Japanese?
Kiyomi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 清美, combines these meanings: pure + beauty. Other spellings include 清海 (pure + sea), 京実 (capital + reality), 心海 (heart + sea).
How do you write Kiyomi in kanji?
The most common way is 清美 (きよみ). It can also be written 清海, 京実, 心海, 京美, 白水.
How do you write Kiyomi in katakana?
Kiyomi is キヨミ in katakana and きよみ in hiragana.
Is Kiyomi a boy or girl name?
Kiyomi is mostly used for girls.
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