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Sumika 清方 – Japanese girl given name
Sumika (清方) is read すみか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 清方, the characters mean: pure + direction. This reading can be written with at least 57 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Sumika in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 清方 | すみか | pure + direction | 15 |
| 純加 | すみか | genuine + add | 15 |
| 好香 | すみか | fond + incense | 15 |
| 純果 | すみか | genuine + fruit | 18 |
| 純可 | すみか | genuine + can | 15 |
| 純歌 | すみか | genuine + song | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sumika
Sumika in different scripts
| Romaji | Sumika |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すみか |
| Katakana | スミカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 清方 |
Full name examples
- Sumika Yuki (Japanese order: 結城清方, ゆうき すみか)
- Sumika Kono (Japanese order: 河野清方, こうの すみか)
- Sumika Maki (Japanese order: 牧清方, まき すみか)
How to pronounce Sumika
Break it into 3 parts: su · mi · 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 すみか.
Questions about Sumika
What does Sumika mean in Japanese?
Sumika has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 清方, combines these meanings: pure + direction. Other spellings include 純加 (genuine + add), 好香 (fond + incense), 純果 (genuine + fruit).
How do you write Sumika in kanji?
The most common way is 清方 (すみか). It can also be written 純加, 好香, 純果, 純可, 純歌.
How do you write Sumika in katakana?
Sumika is スミカ in katakana and すみか in hiragana.
Is Sumika a boy or girl name?
Sumika is mostly used for girls.
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