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Teiji 定二 – Japanese boy given name
Teiji (定二) is read ていじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 定二, the characters mean: determine + two. This reading can be written with at least 33 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Teiji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 定二 | ていじ | determine + two | 10 |
| 定治 | ていじ | determine + reign | 16 |
| 定次 | ていじ | determine + next | 14 |
| 定司 | ていじ | determine + director | 13 |
| 提司 | ていじ | propose + director | 17 |
| 庭史 | ていじ | courtyard + history | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Teiji
Teiji in different scripts
| Romaji | Teiji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ていじ |
| Katakana | テイジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 定二 |
Full name examples
- Teiji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城定二, ゆうき ていじ)
- Teiji Kono (Japanese order: 河野定二, こうの ていじ)
- Teiji Maki (Japanese order: 牧定二, まき ていじ)
How to pronounce Teiji
Break it into 2 parts: tei · ji. 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 ていじ.
Questions about Teiji
What does Teiji mean in Japanese?
Teiji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 定二, combines these meanings: determine + two. Other spellings include 定治 (determine + reign), 定次 (determine + next), 定司 (determine + director).
How do you write Teiji in kanji?
The most common way is 定二 (ていじ). It can also be written 定治, 定次, 定司, 提司, 庭史.
How do you write Teiji in katakana?
Teiji is テイジ in katakana and ていじ in hiragana.
Is Teiji a boy or girl name?
Teiji is mostly used for boys.
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定: determine, fix, establish
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