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Tamaki 環生 – Japanese girl given name
Tamaki (環生) is read たまき and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 環生, the characters mean: ring + life. This reading can be written with at least 73 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 26 strokes in total.
About the name Tamaki
Tamaki (環 or 珠樹) means ring or circle, or a jewel tree. It can be used for both sexes.
How to write Tamaki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 環生 | たまき | ring + life | 22 |
| 玉記 | たまき | jewel + scribe | 15 |
| 球季 | たまき | ball + seasons | 19 |
| 玉環 | たまき | jewel + ring | 22 |
| 環紀 | たまき | ring + chronicle | 26 |
| 球希 | たまき | ball + hope | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tamaki
Tamaki in different scripts
| Romaji | Tamaki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たまき |
| Katakana | タマキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 環生 |
Full name examples
- Tamaki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城環生, ゆうき たまき)
- Tamaki Kono (Japanese order: 河野環生, こうの たまき)
- Tamaki Maki (Japanese order: 牧環生, まき たまき)
How to pronounce Tamaki
Break it into 3 parts: ta · ma · ki. 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 たまき.
Questions about Tamaki
What does Tamaki mean in Japanese?
Tamaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 環生, combines these meanings: ring + life. Other spellings include 玉記 (jewel + scribe), 球季 (ball + seasons), 玉環 (jewel + ring).
How do you write Tamaki in kanji?
The most common way is 環生 (たまき). It can also be written 玉記, 球季, 玉環, 環紀, 球希.
How do you write Tamaki in katakana?
Tamaki is タマキ in katakana and たまき in hiragana.
Is Tamaki a boy or girl name?
Tamaki is mostly used for girls.
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