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Amagi 天木 – Japanese surname
Amagi (天木) is read あまぎ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 天木, the characters mean: heavens + tree. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Amagi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 天木 | あまぎ | heavens + tree | 8 |
| 雨木 | あまぎ | rain + tree | 12 |
| 天城 | あまぎ | heavens + castle | 13 |
| 甘木 | あまぎ | sweet + tree | 9 |
| 天衣 | あまぎ | heavens + garment | 10 |
| 雨城 | あまぎ | rain + castle | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Amagi
Amagi in different scripts
| Romaji | Amagi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あまぎ |
| Katakana | アマギ |
| Kanji (most common) | 天木 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Amagi (Japanese order: 天木歩美, あまぎ あゆみ)
- Yurina Amagi (Japanese order: 天木百合奈, あまぎ ゆりな)
- Yuki Amagi (Japanese order: 天木結城, あまぎ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Amagi
Break it into 3 parts: a · ma · gi. 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 あまぎ.
Questions about Amagi
What does Amagi mean in Japanese?
Amagi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 天木, combines these meanings: heavens + tree. Other spellings include 雨木 (rain + tree), 天城 (heavens + castle), 甘木 (sweet + tree).
How do you write Amagi in kanji?
The most common way is 天木 (あまぎ). It can also be written 雨木, 天城, 甘木, 天衣, 雨城.
How do you write Amagi in katakana?
Amagi is アマギ in katakana and あまぎ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Amagi?
Amagi is read あまぎ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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