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Shizuka 平和 – Japanese girl given name
Shizuka (平和) is read しずか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 平和, the characters mean: even + harmony. This reading can be written with at least 123 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Shizuka
Shizuka (静) means quiet or calm. It is used for women, and sometimes for men.
How to write Shizuka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 平和 | しずか | even + harmony | 13 |
| 静和 | しずか | quiet + harmony | 22 |
| 静加 | しずか | quiet + add | 19 |
| 定香 | しずか | determine + incense | 17 |
| 心静 | しづか | heart + quiet | 18 |
| 資司 | しづか | assets + director | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shizuka
Shizuka in different scripts
| Romaji | Shizuka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しずか |
| Katakana | シズカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 平和 |
Full name examples
- Shizuka Yuki (Japanese order: 結城平和, ゆうき しずか)
- Shizuka Kono (Japanese order: 河野平和, こうの しずか)
- Shizuka Maki (Japanese order: 牧平和, まき しずか)
How to pronounce Shizuka
Break it into 3 parts: shi · zu · 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 しずか.
Questions about Shizuka
What does Shizuka mean in Japanese?
Shizuka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 平和, combines these meanings: even + harmony. Other spellings include 静和 (quiet + harmony), 静加 (quiet + add), 定香 (determine + incense).
How do you write Shizuka in kanji?
The most common way is 平和 (しずか). It can also be written 静和, 静加, 定香, 心静, 資司.
How do you write Shizuka in katakana?
Shizuka is シズカ in katakana and しずか in hiragana.
Is Shizuka a boy or girl name?
Shizuka is mostly used for girls.
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