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Amaki 味木 – Japanese surname
Amaki (味木) is read あまき and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 味木, the characters mean: flavor + 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 Amaki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 味木 | あまき | flavor + tree | 12 |
| 天木 | あまき | heavens + tree | 8 |
| 雨木 | あまき | rain + tree | 12 |
| 天城 | あまき | heavens + castle | 13 |
| 甘木 | あまき | sweet + tree | 9 |
| 雨城 | あまき | 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 Amaki
Amaki in different scripts
| Romaji | Amaki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あまき |
| Katakana | アマキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 味木 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Amaki (Japanese order: 味木歩美, あまき あゆみ)
- Yurina Amaki (Japanese order: 味木百合奈, あまき ゆりな)
- Yuki Amaki (Japanese order: 味木結城, あまき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Amaki
Break it into 3 parts: a · ma · ki. 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 あまき.
Questions about Amaki
What does Amaki mean in Japanese?
Amaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 味木, combines these meanings: flavor + tree. Other spellings include 天木 (heavens + tree), 雨木 (rain + tree), 天城 (heavens + castle).
How do you write Amaki in kanji?
The most common way is 味木 (あまき). It can also be written 天木, 雨木, 天城, 甘木, 雨城.
How do you write Amaki in katakana?
Amaki is アマキ in katakana and あまき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Amaki?
Amaki is read あまき and has 3 syllables (morae).
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