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Serika 迫香 – Japanese girl given name
Serika (迫香) is read せりか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 迫香, the characters mean: urge + incense. This reading can be written with at least 50 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Serika in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 迫香 | せりか | urge + incense | 17 |
| 折香 | せりか | fold + incense | 16 |
| 芹花 | せりか | parsley + flower | 14 |
| 芹夏 | せりか | parsley + summer | 17 |
| 芹香 | せりか | parsley + incense | 16 |
| 芹華 | せりか | parsley + splendor | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Serika
Serika in different scripts
| Romaji | Serika |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | せりか |
| Katakana | セリカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 迫香 |
Full name examples
- Serika Yuki (Japanese order: 結城迫香, ゆうき せりか)
- Serika Kono (Japanese order: 河野迫香, こうの せりか)
- Serika Maki (Japanese order: 牧迫香, まき せりか)
How to pronounce Serika
Break it into 3 parts: se · ri · ka. 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 せりか.
Questions about Serika
What does Serika mean in Japanese?
Serika has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 迫香, combines these meanings: urge + incense. Other spellings include 折香 (fold + incense), 芹花 (parsley + flower), 芹夏 (parsley + summer).
How do you write Serika in kanji?
The most common way is 迫香 (せりか). It can also be written 折香, 芹花, 芹夏, 芹香, 芹華.
How do you write Serika in katakana?
Serika is セリカ in katakana and せりか in hiragana.
Is Serika a boy or girl name?
Serika is mostly used for girls.
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