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Sumi 州実 – Japanese girl given name
Sumi (州実) is read すみ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 州実, the characters mean: state + reality. This reading can be written with at least 39 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Sumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 州実 | すみ | state + reality | 14 |
| 州美 | すみ | state + beauty | 15 |
| 純実 | すみ | genuine + reality | 18 |
| 敬明 | すみ | awe + bright | 20 |
| 寿見 | すみ | longevity + see | 14 |
| 寿生 | すみ | longevity + life | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sumi
Sumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Sumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すみ |
| Katakana | スミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 州実 |
Full name examples
- Sumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城州実, ゆうき すみ)
- Sumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野州実, こうの すみ)
- Sumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧州実, まき すみ)
How to pronounce Sumi
Break it into 2 parts: su · mi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written すみ.
Questions about Sumi
What does Sumi mean in Japanese?
Sumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 州実, combines these meanings: state + reality. Other spellings include 州美 (state + beauty), 純実 (genuine + reality), 敬明 (awe + bright).
How do you write Sumi in kanji?
The most common way is 州実 (すみ). It can also be written 州美, 純実, 敬明, 寿見, 寿生.
How do you write Sumi in katakana?
Sumi is スミ in katakana and すみ in hiragana.
Is Sumi a boy or girl name?
Sumi is mostly used for girls.
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