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Yui 結 – Japanese girl given name
Yui (結) is read ゆい and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 結, the characters mean: tie. This reading can be written with at least 162 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Yui
Yui is commonly written 結, to tie or bond, 唯, only or sole, or 由衣. Many parents choose it for the idea of connection.
How to write Yui in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 結 | ゆい | tie | 12 |
| 唯 | ゆい | solely | 11 |
| 由衣 | ゆい | wherefore + garment | 11 |
| 結生 | ゆい | tie + life | 17 |
| 結意 | ゆい | tie + idea | 25 |
| 結以 | ゆい | tie + by means of | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yui
Yui in different scripts
| Romaji | Yui |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆい |
| Katakana | ユイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 結 |
Full name examples
- Yui Yuki (Japanese order: 結城結, ゆうき ゆい)
- Yui Kono (Japanese order: 河野結, こうの ゆい)
- Yui Maki (Japanese order: 牧結, まき ゆい)
How to pronounce Yui
Break it into 1 parts: yui. 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 ゆい.
Questions about Yui
What does Yui mean in Japanese?
Yui has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 結, combines these meanings: tie. Other spellings include 唯 (solely), 由衣 (wherefore + garment), 結生 (tie + life).
How do you write Yui in kanji?
The most common way is 結 (ゆい). It can also be written 唯, 由衣, 結生, 結意, 結以.
How do you write Yui in katakana?
Yui is ユイ in katakana and ゆい in hiragana.
Is Yui a boy or girl name?
Yui is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 結
結: tie, bind, contract
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