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Naoki 直生 – Japanese boy given name
Naoki (直生) is read なおき and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 直生, the characters mean: straightaway + life. This reading can be written with at least 44 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Naoki
Naoki is often 直樹, honest plus tree, so the name pictures someone upright. The Naoki Prize, one of Japan's best-known literary awards, takes its name from the writer Naoki Sanjugo.
How to write Naoki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 直生 | なおき | straightaway + life | 13 |
| 直機 | なおき | straightaway + loom | 24 |
| 直記 | なおき | straightaway + scribe | 18 |
| 名置 | なおき | name + placement | 19 |
| 直基 | なおき | straightaway + fundamentals | 19 |
| 直規 | なおき | straightaway + standard | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Naoki
Naoki in different scripts
| Romaji | Naoki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なおき |
| Katakana | ナオキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 直生 |
Full name examples
- Naoki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城直生, ゆうき なおき)
- Naoki Kono (Japanese order: 河野直生, こうの なおき)
- Naoki Maki (Japanese order: 牧直生, まき なおき)
How to pronounce Naoki
Break it into 2 parts: nao · 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 なおき.
Questions about Naoki
What does Naoki mean in Japanese?
Naoki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 直生, combines these meanings: straightaway + life. Other spellings include 直機 (straightaway + loom), 直記 (straightaway + scribe), 名置 (name + placement).
How do you write Naoki in kanji?
The most common way is 直生 (なおき). It can also be written 直機, 直記, 名置, 直基, 直規.
How do you write Naoki in katakana?
Naoki is ナオキ in katakana and なおき in hiragana.
Is Naoki a boy or girl name?
Naoki is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 直
直: straightaway, honesty, frankness
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