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Michiaki 通明 – Japanese boy given name

Michiaki (通明) is read みちあき and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 通明, the characters mean: traffic + bright. This reading can be written with at least 32 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 18 to 24 strokes in total.

How to write Michiaki in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
通明	みちあき	traffic + bright	18
理明	みちあき	logic + bright	19
道明	みちあき	road-way + bright	20
達明	みちあき	accomplished + bright	20
教義	みちあき	teach + righteousness	24
通秋	みちあき	traffic + autumn	19

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Michiaki

通

traffic, pass through, avenue, commute

10 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: ツウ、ツ Kun: とお、どお、かよ

明

bright, light

8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: メイ、ミョウ、ミン Kun: あ、あか、あき

理

logic, arrangement, reason, justice

11 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: リ Kun: ことわり

道

road-way, street, district, journey

12 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: ドウ、トウ Kun: みち、いう

Michiaki in different scripts

Romaji	Michiaki
Hiragana	みちあき
Katakana	ミチアキ
Kanji (most common)	通明

Full name examples

Michiaki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城通明, ゆうきみちあき)
Michiaki Kono (Japanese order: 河野通明, こうのみちあき)
Michiaki Maki (Japanese order: 牧通明, まきみちあき)

How to pronounce Michiaki

Break it into 3 parts: mi · chia · ki. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written みちあき.

Questions about Michiaki

What does Michiaki mean in Japanese?

Michiaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 通明, combines these meanings: traffic + bright. Other spellings include 理明 (logic + bright), 道明 (road-way + bright), 達明 (accomplished + bright).

How do you write Michiaki in kanji?

The most common way is 通明 (みちあき). It can also be written 理明, 道明, 達明, 教義, 通秋.

How do you write Michiaki in katakana?

Michiaki is ミチアキ in katakana and みちあき in hiragana.

Is Michiaki a boy or girl name?

Michiaki is mostly used for boys.

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Themes: Light and sun Seasons

Other names that use 通

通: traffic, pass through, avenue

Michiharu 通明 Michihiko 通彦 Michinori 通教 Michio 通生 Michiyoshi 通義 Takamichi 高通

Names with a similar sound

Michi 道 Michie 務重 Michiharu 通明 Michihiko 通彦 Michiho 道保 Michika 教加 Michiko 行子 Michinori 通教 Michio 通生 Michiru 満

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