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Ichikawa 一川 – Japanese surname
Ichikawa (一川) is read いちかわ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 一川, the characters mean: one + stream. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 4 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Ichikawa
Ichikawa (市川) means city river. It is also the family name of a major kabuki acting dynasty.
How to write Ichikawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 一川 | いちかわ | one + stream | 4 |
| 市川 | いちかわ | market + stream | 8 |
| 市側 | いちかわ | market + side | 16 |
| 一河 | いちかわ | one + river | 9 |
| 市河 | いちかわ | market + river | 13 |
| 伊知川 | いちかわ | Italy + know + stream | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ichikawa
Ichikawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Ichikawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いちかわ |
| Katakana | イチカワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 一川 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ichikawa (Japanese order: 一川歩美, いちかわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Ichikawa (Japanese order: 一川百合奈, いちかわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Ichikawa (Japanese order: 一川結城, いちかわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ichikawa
Break it into 4 parts: i · chi · ka · wa. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written いちかわ.
Questions about Ichikawa
What does Ichikawa mean in Japanese?
Ichikawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 一川, combines these meanings: one + stream. Other spellings include 市川 (market + stream), 市側 (market + side), 一河 (one + river).
How do you write Ichikawa in kanji?
The most common way is 一川 (いちかわ). It can also be written 市川, 市側, 一河, 市河, 伊知川.
How do you write Ichikawa in katakana?
Ichikawa is イチカワ in katakana and いちかわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ichikawa?
Ichikawa is read いちかわ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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