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Hiji 日出 – Japanese surname
Hiji (日出) is read ひじ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 日出, the characters mean: day + exit. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Hiji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 日出 | ひじ | day + exit | 9 |
| 日地 | ひじ | day + ground | 10 |
| 日置 | ひじ | day + placement | 17 |
| 比地 | ひじ | compare + ground | 10 |
| 比治 | ひじ | compare + reign | 12 |
| 非治 | ひじ | un- + reign | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hiji
Hiji in different scripts
| Romaji | Hiji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひじ |
| Katakana | ヒジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 日出 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hiji (Japanese order: 日出歩美, ひじ あゆみ)
- Yurina Hiji (Japanese order: 日出百合奈, ひじ ゆりな)
- Yuki Hiji (Japanese order: 日出結城, ひじ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hiji
Break it into 2 parts: hi · ji. 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 ひじ.
Questions about Hiji
What does Hiji mean in Japanese?
Hiji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 日出, combines these meanings: day + exit. Other spellings include 日地 (day + ground), 日置 (day + placement), 比地 (compare + ground).
How do you write Hiji in kanji?
The most common way is 日出 (ひじ). It can also be written 日地, 日置, 比地, 比治, 非治.
How do you write Hiji in katakana?
Hiji is ヒジ in katakana and ひじ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hiji?
Hiji is read ひじ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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