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Michi 道 – Japanese girl given name
Michi (道) is read みち and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 道, the characters mean: road-way. This reading can be written with at least 49 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Michi
Michi (道 or 美智) means path, or beauty and wisdom. It is short and works for both sexes.
How to write Michi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 道 | みち | road-way | 12 |
| 美智 | みち | beauty + wisdom | 21 |
| 路 | みち | path | 13 |
| 実地 | みち | reality + ground | 14 |
| 三千 | みち | three + thousand | 6 |
| 三知 | みち | three + know | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Michi
Michi in different scripts
| Romaji | Michi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みち |
| Katakana | ミチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 道 |
Full name examples
- Michi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城道, ゆうき みち)
- Michi Kono (Japanese order: 河野道, こうの みち)
- Michi Maki (Japanese order: 牧道, まき みち)
How to pronounce Michi
Break it into 2 parts: mi · chi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written みち.
Questions about Michi
What does Michi mean in Japanese?
Michi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 道, combines these meanings: road-way. Other spellings include 美智 (beauty + wisdom), 路 (path), 実地 (reality + ground).
How do you write Michi in kanji?
The most common way is 道 (みち). It can also be written 美智, 路, 実地, 三千, 三知.
How do you write Michi in katakana?
Michi is ミチ in katakana and みち in hiragana.
Is Michi a boy or girl name?
Michi is mostly used for girls.
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Themes: Wisdom
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道: road-way, street, district
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