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Satsuki 三月 – Japanese girl given name
Satsuki (三月) is read さつき and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 三月, the characters mean: three + month. This reading can be written with at least 78 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 16 strokes in total.
About the name Satsuki
Satsuki (皐月) is the old name for the fifth month, May. It is used for both sexes.
How to write Satsuki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三月 | さつき | three + month | 7 |
| 五月 | さつき | five + month | 8 |
| 小月 | さつき | little + month | 7 |
| 参月 | さつき | nonplussed + month | 12 |
| 朝月 | さつき | morning + month | 16 |
| 早月 | さつき | early + month | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Satsuki
Satsuki in different scripts
| Romaji | Satsuki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さつき |
| Katakana | サツキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三月 |
Full name examples
- Satsuki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城三月, ゆうき さつき)
- Satsuki Kono (Japanese order: 河野三月, こうの さつき)
- Satsuki Maki (Japanese order: 牧三月, まき さつき)
How to pronounce Satsuki
Break it into 3 parts: sa · tsu · 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 さつき.
Questions about Satsuki
What does Satsuki mean in Japanese?
Satsuki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三月, combines these meanings: three + month. Other spellings include 五月 (five + month), 小月 (little + month), 参月 (nonplussed + month).
How do you write Satsuki in kanji?
The most common way is 三月 (さつき). It can also be written 五月, 小月, 参月, 朝月, 早月.
How do you write Satsuki in katakana?
Satsuki is サツキ in katakana and さつき in hiragana.
Is Satsuki a boy or girl name?
Satsuki is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.