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Aoki 青木 – Japanese surname
Aoki (青木) is read あおき and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 青木, the characters mean: blue + tree. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Aoki
Aoki (青木) means green tree. In Japanese, 青 covers both blue and green, so it suggests fresh leaves.
How to write Aoki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 青木 | あおき | blue + tree | 12 |
| 青野 | あおき | blue + plains | 19 |
| 青山 | あおき | blue + mountain | 11 |
| 青儀 | あおき | blue + ceremony | 23 |
| 青城 | あおき | blue + castle | 17 |
| 青樹 | あおき | blue + timber | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Aoki
Aoki in different scripts
| Romaji | Aoki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あおき |
| Katakana | アオキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 青木 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Aoki (Japanese order: 青木歩美, あおき あゆみ)
- Yurina Aoki (Japanese order: 青木百合奈, あおき ゆりな)
- Yuki Aoki (Japanese order: 青木結城, あおき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Aoki
Break it into 2 parts: ao · 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 あおき.
Questions about Aoki
What does Aoki mean in Japanese?
Aoki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 青木, combines these meanings: blue + tree. Other spellings include 青野 (blue + plains), 青山 (blue + mountain), 青儀 (blue + ceremony).
How do you write Aoki in kanji?
The most common way is 青木 (あおき). It can also be written 青野, 青山, 青儀, 青城, 青樹.
How do you write Aoki in katakana?
Aoki is アオキ in katakana and あおき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Aoki?
Aoki is read あおき and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.