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Hoi 方違 – Japanese surname
Hoi (方違) is read ほうい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 方違, the characters mean: direction + difference. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Hoi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 方違 | ほうい | direction + difference | 17 |
| 保位 | ほい | protect + rank | 16 |
| 法井 | ほうい | method + well | 12 |
| 保井 | ほい | protect + well | 13 |
| 保居 | ほい | protect + reside | 17 |
| 宝意 | ほうい | treasure + idea | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hoi
Hoi in different scripts
| Romaji | Hoi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ほうい |
| Katakana | ホウイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 方違 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hoi (Japanese order: 方違歩美, ほうい あゆみ)
- Yurina Hoi (Japanese order: 方違百合奈, ほうい ゆりな)
- Yuki Hoi (Japanese order: 方違結城, ほうい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hoi
Break it into 1 parts: hoi. 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 ほうい.
Questions about Hoi
What does Hoi mean in Japanese?
Hoi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 方違, combines these meanings: direction + difference. Other spellings include 保位 (protect + rank), 法井 (method + well), 保井 (protect + well).
How do you write Hoi in kanji?
The most common way is 方違 (ほうい). It can also be written 保位, 法井, 保井, 保居, 宝意.
How do you write Hoi in katakana?
Hoi is ホウイ in katakana and ほうい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hoi?
Hoi is read ほうい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 方
方: direction, person, alternative
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