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Ii 生井 – Japanese surname
Ii (生井) is read いい and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 生井, the characters mean: life + well. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Ii in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生井 | いい | life + well | 9 |
| 伊井 | いい | Italy + well | 10 |
| 井伊 | いい | well + Italy | 10 |
| 井居 | いい | well + reside | 12 |
| 飯井 | いい | meal + well | 16 |
| 飯居 | いい | meal + reside | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ii
Ii in different scripts
| Romaji | Ii |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いい |
| Katakana | イイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 生井 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ii (Japanese order: 生井歩美, いい あゆみ)
- Yurina Ii (Japanese order: 生井百合奈, いい ゆりな)
- Yuki Ii (Japanese order: 生井結城, いい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ii
Break it into 1 parts: ii. 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 いい.
Questions about Ii
What does Ii mean in Japanese?
Ii has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 生井, combines these meanings: life + well. Other spellings include 伊井 (Italy + well), 井伊 (well + Italy), 井居 (well + reside).
How do you write Ii in kanji?
The most common way is 生井 (いい). It can also be written 伊井, 井伊, 井居, 飯井, 飯居.
How do you write Ii in katakana?
Ii is イイ in katakana and いい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ii?
Ii is read いい and has 2 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 生
生: life, genuine, birth
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