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Mutsumi 六三 – Japanese girl given name
Mutsumi (六三) is read むつみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 六三, the characters mean: six + three. This reading can be written with at least 46 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Mutsumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 六三 | むつみ | six + three | 7 |
| 六実 | むつみ | six + reality | 12 |
| 六海 | むつみ | six + sea | 13 |
| 六美 | むつみ | six + beauty | 13 |
| 務摘 | むつみ | task + pinch | 25 |
| 陸海 | むつみ | land + sea | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mutsumi
Mutsumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Mutsumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | むつみ |
| Katakana | ムツミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 六三 |
Full name examples
- Mutsumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城六三, ゆうき むつみ)
- Mutsumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野六三, こうの むつみ)
- Mutsumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧六三, まき むつみ)
How to pronounce Mutsumi
Break it into 3 parts: mu · 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 むつみ.
Questions about Mutsumi
What does Mutsumi mean in Japanese?
Mutsumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 六三, combines these meanings: six + three. Other spellings include 六実 (six + reality), 六海 (six + sea), 六美 (six + beauty).
How do you write Mutsumi in kanji?
The most common way is 六三 (むつみ). It can also be written 六実, 六海, 六美, 務摘, 陸海.
How do you write Mutsumi in katakana?
Mutsumi is ムツミ in katakana and むつみ in hiragana.
Is Mutsumi a boy or girl name?
Mutsumi is mostly used for girls.
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