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Misaki 美咲 – Japanese girl given name
Misaki (美咲) is read みさき and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 美咲, the characters mean: beauty + blossom. This reading can be written with at least 214 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Misaki
Misaki is usually 美咲, beauty plus bloom, which makes it sound like a flower. The same sound is also a Japanese word for a cape or headland, 岬.
How to write Misaki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 美咲 | みさき | beauty + blossom | 18 |
| 美沙希 | みさき | beauty + sand + hope | 23 |
| 岬 | みさき | headland | 8 |
| 海来 | みさき | sea + come | 16 |
| 海先 | みさき | sea + before | 15 |
| 美前 | みさき | beauty + in front | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Misaki
Misaki in different scripts
| Romaji | Misaki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みさき |
| Katakana | ミサキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 美咲 |
Full name examples
- Misaki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城美咲, ゆうき みさき)
- Misaki Kono (Japanese order: 河野美咲, こうの みさき)
- Misaki Maki (Japanese order: 牧美咲, まき みさき)
How to pronounce Misaki
Break it into 3 parts: mi · sa · ki. 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 みさき.
Questions about Misaki
What does Misaki mean in Japanese?
Misaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 美咲, combines these meanings: beauty + blossom. Other spellings include 美沙希 (beauty + sand + hope), 岬 (headland), 海来 (sea + come).
How do you write Misaki in kanji?
The most common way is 美咲 (みさき). It can also be written 美沙希, 岬, 海来, 海先, 美前.
How do you write Misaki in katakana?
Misaki is ミサキ in katakana and みさき in hiragana.
Is Misaki a boy or girl name?
Misaki is mostly used for girls.
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