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Tsugumi 鶫 – Japanese girl given name
Tsugumi (鶫) is read つぐみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 鶫, the characters mean: thrush. This reading can be written with at least 73 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Tsugumi
Tsugumi (鶫) is the dusky thrush, a small songbird. As a girls' name it is rare and gentle.
How to write Tsugumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 鶫 | つぐみ | thrush | 20 |
| 継美 | つぐみ | inherit + beauty | 22 |
| 二三 | つぐみ | two + three | 5 |
| 二実 | つぐみ | two + reality | 10 |
| 月実 | つぐみ | month + reality | 12 |
| 月海 | つぐみ | month + sea | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tsugumi
Tsugumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Tsugumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | つぐみ |
| Katakana | ツグミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 鶫 |
Full name examples
- Tsugumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城鶫, ゆうき つぐみ)
- Tsugumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野鶫, こうの つぐみ)
- Tsugumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧鶫, まき つぐみ)
How to pronounce Tsugumi
Break it into 3 parts: tsu · gu · mi. 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 つぐみ.
Questions about Tsugumi
What does Tsugumi mean in Japanese?
Tsugumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 鶫, combines these meanings: thrush. Other spellings include 継美 (inherit + beauty), 二三 (two + three), 二実 (two + reality).
How do you write Tsugumi in kanji?
The most common way is 鶫 (つぐみ). It can also be written 継美, 二三, 二実, 月実, 月海.
How do you write Tsugumi in katakana?
Tsugumi is ツグミ in katakana and つぐみ in hiragana.
Is Tsugumi a boy or girl name?
Tsugumi is mostly used for girls.
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