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Michiru 満 – Japanese girl given name
Michiru (満) is read みちる and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 満, the characters mean: full. This reading can be written with at least 62 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 31 strokes in total.
About the name Michiru
Michiru (満 or 美智留) means to be full or to fill. It is used for both sexes.
How to write Michiru in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 満 | みちる | full | 12 |
| 美智留 | みちる | beauty + wisdom + detain | 31 |
| 道留 | みちる | road-way + detain | 22 |
| 道流 | みちる | road-way + current | 22 |
| 路流 | みちる | path + current | 23 |
| 実散 | みちる | reality + scatter | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Michiru
Michiru in different scripts
| Romaji | Michiru |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みちる |
| Katakana | ミチル |
| Kanji (most common) | 満 |
Full name examples
- Michiru Yuki (Japanese order: 結城満, ゆうき みちる)
- Michiru Kono (Japanese order: 河野満, こうの みちる)
- Michiru Maki (Japanese order: 牧満, まき みちる)
How to pronounce Michiru
Break it into 3 parts: mi · chi · ru. 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 みちる.
Questions about Michiru
What does Michiru mean in Japanese?
Michiru has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 満, combines these meanings: full. Other spellings include 美智留 (beauty + wisdom + detain), 道留 (road-way + detain), 道流 (road-way + current).
How do you write Michiru in kanji?
The most common way is 満 (みちる). It can also be written 美智留, 道留, 道流, 路流, 実散.
How do you write Michiru in katakana?
Michiru is ミチル in katakana and みちる in hiragana.
Is Michiru a boy or girl name?
Michiru is mostly used for girls.
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Themes: Wisdom
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満: full, fullness, enough
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