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Zenji 全二 – Japanese boy given name
Zenji (全二) is read ぜんじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 全二, the characters mean: whole + two. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Zenji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 全二 | ぜんじ | whole + two | 8 |
| 前治 | ぜんじ | in front + reign | 17 |
| 全治 | ぜんじ | whole + reign | 14 |
| 然自 | ぜんじ | sort of thing + oneself | 18 |
| 善二 | ぜんじ | virtuous + two | 14 |
| 全司 | ぜんじ | whole + director | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Zenji
Zenji in different scripts
| Romaji | Zenji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ぜんじ |
| Katakana | ゼンジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 全二 |
Full name examples
- Zenji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城全二, ゆうき ぜんじ)
- Zenji Kono (Japanese order: 河野全二, こうの ぜんじ)
- Zenji Maki (Japanese order: 牧全二, まき ぜんじ)
How to pronounce Zenji
Break it into 2 parts: zen · 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 ぜんじ.
Questions about Zenji
What does Zenji mean in Japanese?
Zenji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 全二, combines these meanings: whole + two. Other spellings include 前治 (in front + reign), 全治 (whole + reign), 然自 (sort of thing + oneself).
How do you write Zenji in kanji?
The most common way is 全二 (ぜんじ). It can also be written 前治, 全治, 然自, 善二, 全司.
How do you write Zenji in katakana?
Zenji is ゼンジ in katakana and ぜんじ in hiragana.
Is Zenji a boy or girl name?
Zenji is mostly used for boys.
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全: whole, entire, all
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