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Shuichi 主一 – Japanese boy given name
Shuichi (主一) is read しゅいち and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 主一, the characters mean: lord + one. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 13 strokes in total.
How to write Shuichi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 主一 | しゅいち | lord + one | 6 |
| 主市 | しゅいち | lord + market | 10 |
| 集一 | しゅういち | gather + one | 13 |
| 収一 | しゅういち | income + one | 5 |
| 州一 | しゅういち | state + one | 7 |
| 衆一 | しゅういち | masses + one | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shuichi
Shuichi in different scripts
| Romaji | Shuichi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しゅいち |
| Katakana | シュイチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 主一 |
Full name examples
- Shuichi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城主一, ゆうき しゅいち)
- Shuichi Kono (Japanese order: 河野主一, こうの しゅいち)
- Shuichi Maki (Japanese order: 牧主一, まき しゅいち)
How to pronounce Shuichi
Break it into 2 parts: shui · chi. 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 しゅいち.
Questions about Shuichi
What does Shuichi mean in Japanese?
Shuichi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 主一, combines these meanings: lord + one. Other spellings include 主市 (lord + market), 集一 (gather + one), 収一 (income + one).
How do you write Shuichi in kanji?
The most common way is 主一 (しゅいち). It can also be written 主市, 集一, 収一, 州一, 衆一.
How do you write Shuichi in katakana?
Shuichi is シュイチ in katakana and しゅいち in hiragana.
Is Shuichi a boy or girl name?
Shuichi is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 主
主: lord, chief, master
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