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Motomi 本実 – Japanese girl given name
Motomi (本実) is read もとみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 本実, the characters mean: book + reality. This reading can be written with at least 66 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Motomi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 本実 | もとみ | book + reality | 13 |
| 民実 | もとみ | people + reality | 13 |
| 元三 | もとみ | beginning + three | 7 |
| 元見 | もとみ | beginning + see | 11 |
| 原実 | もとみ | meadow + reality | 18 |
| 資実 | もとみ | assets + reality | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Motomi
Motomi in different scripts
| Romaji | Motomi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | もとみ |
| Katakana | モトミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 本実 |
Full name examples
- Motomi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城本実, ゆうき もとみ)
- Motomi Kono (Japanese order: 河野本実, こうの もとみ)
- Motomi Maki (Japanese order: 牧本実, まき もとみ)
How to pronounce Motomi
Break it into 3 parts: mo · to · 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 もとみ.
Questions about Motomi
What does Motomi mean in Japanese?
Motomi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 本実, combines these meanings: book + reality. Other spellings include 民実 (people + reality), 元三 (beginning + three), 元見 (beginning + see).
How do you write Motomi in kanji?
The most common way is 本実 (もとみ). It can also be written 民実, 元三, 元見, 原実, 資実.
How do you write Motomi in katakana?
Motomi is モトミ in katakana and もとみ in hiragana.
Is Motomi a boy or girl name?
Motomi is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 本
本: book, present, main
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