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Sei 勢井 – Japanese girl given name
Sei (勢井) is read せい and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 勢井, the characters mean: forces + well. This reading can be written with at least 34 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Sei in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 勢井 | せい | forces + well | 17 |
| 世依 | せい | generation + reliant | 13 |
| 誠生 | せい | sincerity + life | 18 |
| 世唯 | せい | generation + solely | 16 |
| 青威 | せい | blue + intimidate | 17 |
| 清衣 | せい | pure + garment | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sei
Sei in different scripts
| Romaji | Sei |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | せい |
| Katakana | セイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 勢井 |
Full name examples
- Sei Yuki (Japanese order: 結城勢井, ゆうき せい)
- Sei Kono (Japanese order: 河野勢井, こうの せい)
- Sei Maki (Japanese order: 牧勢井, まき せい)
How to pronounce Sei
Break it into 1 parts: sei. 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 せい.
Questions about Sei
What does Sei mean in Japanese?
Sei has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 勢井, combines these meanings: forces + well. Other spellings include 世依 (generation + reliant), 誠生 (sincerity + life), 世唯 (generation + solely).
How do you write Sei in kanji?
The most common way is 勢井 (せい). It can also be written 世依, 誠生, 世唯, 青威, 清衣.
How do you write Sei in katakana?
Sei is セイ in katakana and せい in hiragana.
Is Sei a boy or girl name?
Sei is mostly used for girls.
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