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Michiharu 通明 – Japanese unisex given name
Michiharu (通明) is read みちはる and has 4 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 通明, the characters mean: traffic + bright. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 18 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Michiharu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 通明 | みちはる | traffic + bright | 18 |
| 通治 | みちはる | traffic + reign | 18 |
| 道治 | みちはる | road-way + reign | 20 |
| 達治 | みちはる | accomplished + reign | 20 |
| 通春 | みちはる | traffic + springtime | 19 |
| 道春 | みちはる | road-way + springtime | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Michiharu
Michiharu in different scripts
| Romaji | Michiharu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みちはる |
| Katakana | ミチハル |
| Kanji (most common) | 通明 |
Full name examples
- Michiharu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城通明, ゆうき みちはる)
- Michiharu Kono (Japanese order: 河野通明, こうの みちはる)
- Michiharu Maki (Japanese order: 牧通明, まき みちはる)
How to pronounce Michiharu
Break it into 4 parts: mi · chi · ha · ru. 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 みちはる.
Questions about Michiharu
What does Michiharu mean in Japanese?
Michiharu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 通明, combines these meanings: traffic + bright. Other spellings include 通治 (traffic + reign), 道治 (road-way + reign), 達治 (accomplished + reign).
How do you write Michiharu in kanji?
The most common way is 通明 (みちはる). It can also be written 通治, 道治, 達治, 通春, 道春.
How do you write Michiharu in katakana?
Michiharu is ミチハル in katakana and みちはる in hiragana.
Is Michiharu a boy or girl name?
Michiharu is used for both boys and girls.
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