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Niki 二機 – Japanese girl given name
Niki (二機) is read にき and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 二機, the characters mean: two + loom. This reading can be written with at least 35 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Niki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 二機 | にき | two + loom | 18 |
| 二紀 | にき | two + chronicle | 11 |
| 二季 | にき | two + seasons | 10 |
| 新季 | にき | new + seasons | 21 |
| 二希 | にき | two + hope | 9 |
| 新希 | にき | new + hope | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Niki
Niki in different scripts
| Romaji | Niki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | にき |
| Katakana | ニキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 二機 |
Full name examples
- Niki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城二機, ゆうき にき)
- Niki Kono (Japanese order: 河野二機, こうの にき)
- Niki Maki (Japanese order: 牧二機, まき にき)
How to pronounce Niki
Break it into 2 parts: ni · ki. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written にき.
Questions about Niki
What does Niki mean in Japanese?
Niki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 二機, combines these meanings: two + loom. Other spellings include 二紀 (two + chronicle), 二季 (two + seasons), 新季 (new + seasons).
How do you write Niki in kanji?
The most common way is 二機 (にき). It can also be written 二紀, 二季, 新季, 二希, 新希.
How do you write Niki in katakana?
Niki is ニキ in katakana and にき in hiragana.
Is Niki a boy or girl name?
Niki is mostly used for girls.
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