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Motoki 本基 – Japanese unisex given name
Motoki (本基) is read もとき and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 本基, the characters mean: book + fundamentals. This reading can be written with at least 41 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Motoki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 本基 | もとき | book + fundamentals | 16 |
| 基生 | もとき | fundamentals + life | 16 |
| 元気 | もとき | beginning + spirit | 10 |
| 元記 | もとき | beginning + scribe | 14 |
| 基記 | もとき | fundamentals + scribe | 21 |
| 元幹 | もとき | beginning + tree trunk | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Motoki
Motoki in different scripts
| Romaji | Motoki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | もとき |
| Katakana | モトキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 本基 |
Full name examples
- Motoki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城本基, ゆうき もとき)
- Motoki Kono (Japanese order: 河野本基, こうの もとき)
- Motoki Maki (Japanese order: 牧本基, まき もとき)
How to pronounce Motoki
Break it into 3 parts: mo · to · 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 もとき.
Questions about Motoki
What does Motoki mean in Japanese?
Motoki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 本基, combines these meanings: book + fundamentals. Other spellings include 基生 (fundamentals + life), 元気 (beginning + spirit), 元記 (beginning + scribe).
How do you write Motoki in kanji?
The most common way is 本基 (もとき). It can also be written 基生, 元気, 元記, 基記, 元幹.
How do you write Motoki in katakana?
Motoki is モトキ in katakana and もとき in hiragana.
Is Motoki a boy or girl name?
Motoki is used for both boys and girls.
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