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Hoki 法木 – Japanese surname
Hoki (法木) is read ほうき and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 法木, the characters mean: method + tree. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Hoki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 法木 | ほうき | method + tree | 12 |
| 保木 | ほうき | protect + tree | 13 |
| 法吉 | ほうき | method + good luck | 14 |
| 法喜 | ほうき | method + rejoice | 20 |
| 法貴 | ほうき | method + precious | 20 |
| 宝起 | ほうき | treasure + rouse | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hoki
Hoki in different scripts
| Romaji | Hoki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ほうき |
| Katakana | ホウキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 法木 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hoki (Japanese order: 法木歩美, ほうき あゆみ)
- Yurina Hoki (Japanese order: 法木百合奈, ほうき ゆりな)
- Yuki Hoki (Japanese order: 法木結城, ほうき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hoki
Break it into 2 parts: ho · 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 ほうき.
Questions about Hoki
What does Hoki mean in Japanese?
Hoki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 法木, combines these meanings: method + tree. Other spellings include 保木 (protect + tree), 法吉 (method + good luck), 法喜 (method + rejoice).
How do you write Hoki in kanji?
The most common way is 法木 (ほうき). It can also be written 保木, 法吉, 法喜, 法貴, 宝起.
How do you write Hoki in katakana?
Hoki is ホウキ in katakana and ほうき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hoki?
Hoki is read ほうき and has 3 syllables (morae).
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