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Mitsumi 三美 – Japanese girl given name
Mitsumi (三美) is read みつみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 三美, the characters mean: three + beauty. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Mitsumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三美 | みつみ | three + beauty | 12 |
| 円美 | みつみ | circle + beauty | 13 |
| 光三 | みつみ | ray + three | 9 |
| 三省 | みつみ | three + focus | 12 |
| 省三 | みつみ | focus + three | 12 |
| 満実 | みつみ | full + reality | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mitsumi
Mitsumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Mitsumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みつみ |
| Katakana | ミツミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三美 |
Full name examples
- Mitsumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城三美, ゆうき みつみ)
- Mitsumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野三美, こうの みつみ)
- Mitsumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧三美, まき みつみ)
How to pronounce Mitsumi
Break it into 3 parts: mi · tsu · mi. 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 みつみ.
Questions about Mitsumi
What does Mitsumi mean in Japanese?
Mitsumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三美, combines these meanings: three + beauty. Other spellings include 円美 (circle + beauty), 光三 (ray + three), 三省 (three + focus).
How do you write Mitsumi in kanji?
The most common way is 三美 (みつみ). It can also be written 円美, 光三, 三省, 省三, 満実.
How do you write Mitsumi in katakana?
Mitsumi is ミツミ in katakana and みつみ in hiragana.
Is Mitsumi a boy or girl name?
Mitsumi is mostly used for girls.
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