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Maimi 米実 – Japanese girl given name
Maimi (米実) is read まいみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 米実, the characters mean: rice + reality. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Maimi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 米実 | まいみ | rice + reality | 14 |
| 毎実 | まいみ | every + reality | 14 |
| 米美 | まいみ | rice + beauty | 15 |
| 舞実 | まいみ | dance + reality | 23 |
| 舞海 | まいみ | dance + sea | 24 |
| 毎美 | まいみ | every + beauty | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Maimi
Maimi in different scripts
| Romaji | Maimi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まいみ |
| Katakana | マイミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 米実 |
Full name examples
- Maimi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城米実, ゆうき まいみ)
- Maimi Kono (Japanese order: 河野米実, こうの まいみ)
- Maimi Maki (Japanese order: 牧米実, まき まいみ)
How to pronounce Maimi
Break it into 2 parts: mai · 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 まいみ.
Questions about Maimi
What does Maimi mean in Japanese?
Maimi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 米実, combines these meanings: rice + reality. Other spellings include 毎実 (every + reality), 米美 (rice + beauty), 舞実 (dance + reality).
How do you write Maimi in kanji?
The most common way is 米実 (まいみ). It can also be written 毎実, 米美, 舞実, 舞海, 毎美.
How do you write Maimi in katakana?
Maimi is マイミ in katakana and まいみ in hiragana.
Is Maimi a boy or girl name?
Maimi is mostly used for girls.
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