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Hiki 日置 – Japanese surname
Hiki (日置) is read ひき and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 日置, the characters mean: day + placement. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Hiki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 日置 | ひき | day + placement | 17 |
| 日木 | ひき | day + tree | 8 |
| 日比 | ひき | day + compare | 8 |
| 比気 | ひき | compare + spirit | 10 |
| 比企 | ひき | compare + undertake | 10 |
| 比木 | ひき | compare + tree | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hiki
Hiki in different scripts
| Romaji | Hiki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひき |
| Katakana | ヒキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 日置 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hiki (Japanese order: 日置歩美, ひき あゆみ)
- Yurina Hiki (Japanese order: 日置百合奈, ひき ゆりな)
- Yuki Hiki (Japanese order: 日置結城, ひき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hiki
Break it into 2 parts: hi · ki. 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 ひき.
Questions about Hiki
What does Hiki mean in Japanese?
Hiki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 日置, combines these meanings: day + placement. Other spellings include 日木 (day + tree), 日比 (day + compare), 比気 (compare + spirit).
How do you write Hiki in kanji?
The most common way is 日置 (ひき). It can also be written 日木, 日比, 比気, 比企, 比木.
How do you write Hiki in katakana?
Hiki is ヒキ in katakana and ひき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hiki?
Hiki is read ひき and has 2 syllables (morae).
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