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Motoaki 統明 – Japanese girl given name
Motoaki (統明) is read もとあき and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 統明, the characters mean: overall + bright. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Motoaki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 統明 | もとあき | overall + bright | 20 |
| 資明 | もとあき | assets + bright | 21 |
| 元明 | もとあき | beginning + bright | 12 |
| 基明 | もとあき | fundamentals + bright | 19 |
| 元成 | もとあき | beginning + turn into | 10 |
| 幹明 | もとあき | tree trunk + bright | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Motoaki
Motoaki in different scripts
| Romaji | Motoaki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | もとあき |
| Katakana | モトアキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 統明 |
Full name examples
- Motoaki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城統明, ゆうき もとあき)
- Motoaki Kono (Japanese order: 河野統明, こうの もとあき)
- Motoaki Maki (Japanese order: 牧統明, まき もとあき)
How to pronounce Motoaki
Break it into 3 parts: mo · toa · ki. 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 もとあき.
Questions about Motoaki
What does Motoaki mean in Japanese?
Motoaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 統明, combines these meanings: overall + bright. Other spellings include 資明 (assets + bright), 元明 (beginning + bright), 基明 (fundamentals + bright).
How do you write Motoaki in kanji?
The most common way is 統明 (もとあき). It can also be written 資明, 元明, 基明, 元成, 幹明.
How do you write Motoaki in katakana?
Motoaki is モトアキ in katakana and もとあき in hiragana.
Is Motoaki a boy or girl name?
Motoaki is mostly used for girls.
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