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Mikari 深光 – Japanese girl given name
Mikari (深光) is read みかり and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 深光, the characters mean: deep + ray. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Mikari in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 深光 | みかり | deep + ray | 17 |
| 未光 | みかり | un- + ray | 11 |
| 光狩 | みかり | ray + hunt | 15 |
| 実加理 | みかり | reality + add + logic | 24 |
| 美加理 | みかり | beauty + add + logic | 25 |
| 実香利 | みかり | reality + incense + profit | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mikari
Mikari in different scripts
| Romaji | Mikari |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みかり |
| Katakana | ミカリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 深光 |
Full name examples
- Mikari Yuki (Japanese order: 結城深光, ゆうき みかり)
- Mikari Kono (Japanese order: 河野深光, こうの みかり)
- Mikari Maki (Japanese order: 牧深光, まき みかり)
How to pronounce Mikari
Break it into 3 parts: mi · ka · ri. 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 みかり.
Questions about Mikari
What does Mikari mean in Japanese?
Mikari has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 深光, combines these meanings: deep + ray. Other spellings include 未光 (un- + ray), 光狩 (ray + hunt), 実加理 (reality + add + logic).
How do you write Mikari in kanji?
The most common way is 深光 (みかり). It can also be written 未光, 光狩, 実加理, 美加理, 実香利.
How do you write Mikari in katakana?
Mikari is ミカリ in katakana and みかり in hiragana.
Is Mikari a boy or girl name?
Mikari is mostly used for girls.
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