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Manami 学実 – Japanese girl given name
Manami (学実) is read まなみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 学実, the characters mean: study + reality. This reading can be written with at least 151 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Manami
Manami is commonly 愛美, love plus beauty, which is a direct wish for a loved and lovely child. The longer 真奈美 gives the same sound with more characters.
How to write Manami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 学実 | まなみ | study + reality | 16 |
| 学海 | まなみ | study + sea | 17 |
| 真見 | まなみ | true + see | 17 |
| 真実 | まなみ | true + reality | 18 |
| 真心 | まなみ | true + heart | 14 |
| 学美 | まなみ | study + beauty | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Manami
Manami in different scripts
| Romaji | Manami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まなみ |
| Katakana | マナミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 学実 |
Full name examples
- Manami Yuki (Japanese order: 結城学実, ゆうき まなみ)
- Manami Kono (Japanese order: 河野学実, こうの まなみ)
- Manami Maki (Japanese order: 牧学実, まき まなみ)
How to pronounce Manami
Break it into 3 parts: ma · na · 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 まなみ.
Questions about Manami
What does Manami mean in Japanese?
Manami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 学実, combines these meanings: study + reality. Other spellings include 学海 (study + sea), 真見 (true + see), 真実 (true + reality).
How do you write Manami in kanji?
The most common way is 学実 (まなみ). It can also be written 学海, 真見, 真実, 真心, 学美.
How do you write Manami in katakana?
Manami is マナミ in katakana and まなみ in hiragana.
Is Manami a boy or girl name?
Manami is mostly used for girls.
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