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Senji 千二 – Japanese unisex given name
Senji (千二) is read せんじ and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 千二, the characters mean: thousand + two. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Senji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 千二 | せんじ | thousand + two | 5 |
| 千治 | せんじ | thousand + reign | 11 |
| 鮮二 | せんじ | fresh + two | 19 |
| 千次 | せんじ | thousand + next | 9 |
| 専二 | せんじ | specialty + two | 11 |
| 専治 | せんじ | specialty + reign | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Senji
Senji in different scripts
| Romaji | Senji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | せんじ |
| Katakana | センジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 千二 |
Full name examples
- Senji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城千二, ゆうき せんじ)
- Senji Kono (Japanese order: 河野千二, こうの せんじ)
- Senji Maki (Japanese order: 牧千二, まき せんじ)
How to pronounce Senji
Break it into 2 parts: sen · ji. 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 せんじ.
Questions about Senji
What does Senji mean in Japanese?
Senji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 千二, combines these meanings: thousand + two. Other spellings include 千治 (thousand + reign), 鮮二 (fresh + two), 千次 (thousand + next).
How do you write Senji in kanji?
The most common way is 千二 (せんじ). It can also be written 千治, 鮮二, 千次, 専二, 専治.
How do you write Senji in katakana?
Senji is センジ in katakana and せんじ in hiragana.
Is Senji a boy or girl name?
Senji is used for both boys and girls.
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千: thousand
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