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Igami 位上 – Japanese surname
Igami (位上) is read いがみ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 位上, the characters mean: rank + above. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Igami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 位上 | いがみ | rank + above | 10 |
| 井上 | いがみ | well + above | 7 |
| 井神 | いがみ | well + gods | 13 |
| 伊上 | いがみ | Italy + above | 9 |
| 伊神 | いがみ | Italy + gods | 15 |
| 居神 | いがみ | reside + gods | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Igami
Igami in different scripts
| Romaji | Igami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いがみ |
| Katakana | イガミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 位上 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Igami (Japanese order: 位上歩美, いがみ あゆみ)
- Yurina Igami (Japanese order: 位上百合奈, いがみ ゆりな)
- Yuki Igami (Japanese order: 位上結城, いがみ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Igami
Break it into 3 parts: i · ga · mi. 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 いがみ.
Questions about Igami
What does Igami mean in Japanese?
Igami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 位上, combines these meanings: rank + above. Other spellings include 井上 (well + above), 井神 (well + gods), 伊上 (Italy + above).
How do you write Igami in kanji?
The most common way is 位上 (いがみ). It can also be written 井上, 井神, 伊上, 伊神, 居神.
How do you write Igami in katakana?
Igami is イガミ in katakana and いがみ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Igami?
Igami is read いがみ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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