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Michihiko 通彦 – Japanese boy given name
Michihiko (通彦) is read みちひこ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 通彦, the characters mean: traffic + lad. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 18 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Michihiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 通彦 | みちひこ | traffic + lad | 19 |
| 理彦 | みちひこ | logic + lad | 20 |
| 道彦 | みちひこ | road-way + lad | 21 |
| 信彦 | みちひこ | faith + lad | 18 |
| 導彦 | みちひこ | guidance + lad | 24 |
| 達彦 | みちひこ | accomplished + lad | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Michihiko
Michihiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Michihiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みちひこ |
| Katakana | ミチヒコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 通彦 |
Full name examples
- Michihiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城通彦, ゆうき みちひこ)
- Michihiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野通彦, こうの みちひこ)
- Michihiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧通彦, まき みちひこ)
How to pronounce Michihiko
Break it into 4 parts: mi · chi · hi · ko. 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 みちひこ.
Questions about Michihiko
What does Michihiko mean in Japanese?
Michihiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 通彦, combines these meanings: traffic + lad. Other spellings include 理彦 (logic + lad), 道彦 (road-way + lad), 信彦 (faith + lad).
How do you write Michihiko in kanji?
The most common way is 通彦 (みちひこ). It can also be written 理彦, 道彦, 信彦, 導彦, 達彦.
How do you write Michihiko in katakana?
Michihiko is ミチヒコ in katakana and みちひこ in hiragana.
Is Michihiko a boy or girl name?
Michihiko is mostly used for boys.
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通: traffic, pass through, avenue
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