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Soichi 十一 – Japanese boy given name
Soichi (十一) is read そいち and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 十一, the characters mean: ten + one. This reading can be written with at least 29 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 3 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Soichi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 十一 | そいち | ten + one | 3 |
| 相一 | そういち | inter- + one | 10 |
| 総一 | そういち | general + one | 15 |
| 象一 | そういち | elephant + one | 13 |
| 走一 | そういち | run + one | 8 |
| 素一 | そいち | elementary + one | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Soichi
Soichi in different scripts
| Romaji | Soichi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | そいち |
| Katakana | ソイチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 十一 |
Full name examples
- Soichi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城十一, ゆうき そいち)
- Soichi Kono (Japanese order: 河野十一, こうの そいち)
- Soichi Maki (Japanese order: 牧十一, まき そいち)
How to pronounce Soichi
Break it into 2 parts: soi · 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 そいち.
Questions about Soichi
What does Soichi mean in Japanese?
Soichi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 十一, combines these meanings: ten + one. Other spellings include 相一 (inter- + one), 総一 (general + one), 象一 (elephant + one).
How do you write Soichi in kanji?
The most common way is 十一 (そいち). It can also be written 相一, 総一, 象一, 走一, 素一.
How do you write Soichi in katakana?
Soichi is ソイチ in katakana and そいち in hiragana.
Is Soichi a boy or girl name?
Soichi is mostly used for boys.
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