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Igi 行木 – Japanese surname
Igi (行木) is read いぎ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 行木, the characters mean: going + tree. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Igi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 行木 | いぎ | going + tree | 10 |
| 井木 | いぎ | well + tree | 8 |
| 井義 | いぎ | well + righteousness | 17 |
| 伊木 | いぎ | Italy + tree | 10 |
| 伊儀 | いぎ | Italy + ceremony | 21 |
| 猪木 | いぎ | boar + tree | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Igi
Igi in different scripts
| Romaji | Igi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いぎ |
| Katakana | イギ |
| Kanji (most common) | 行木 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Igi (Japanese order: 行木歩美, いぎ あゆみ)
- Yurina Igi (Japanese order: 行木百合奈, いぎ ゆりな)
- Yuki Igi (Japanese order: 行木結城, いぎ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Igi
Break it into 2 parts: i · gi. 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 いぎ.
Questions about Igi
What does Igi mean in Japanese?
Igi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 行木, combines these meanings: going + tree. Other spellings include 井木 (well + tree), 井義 (well + righteousness), 伊木 (Italy + tree).
How do you write Igi in kanji?
The most common way is 行木 (いぎ). It can also be written 井木, 井義, 伊木, 伊儀, 猪木.
How do you write Igi in katakana?
Igi is イギ in katakana and いぎ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Igi?
Igi is read いぎ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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