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Ikari 一光 – Japanese surname
Ikari (一光) is read いかり and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 一光, the characters mean: one + ray. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Ikari in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 一光 | いかり | one + ray | 7 |
| 井刈 | いかり | well + reap | 8 |
| 井狩 | いかり | well + hunt | 13 |
| 伊狩 | いかり | Italy + hunt | 15 |
| 井苅 | いかり | well + cutting | 11 |
| 伊苅 | いかり | Italy + cutting | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ikari
Ikari in different scripts
| Romaji | Ikari |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いかり |
| Katakana | イカリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 一光 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ikari (Japanese order: 一光歩美, いかり あゆみ)
- Yurina Ikari (Japanese order: 一光百合奈, いかり ゆりな)
- Yuki Ikari (Japanese order: 一光結城, いかり ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ikari
Break it into 3 parts: i · ka · ri. 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 いかり.
Questions about Ikari
What does Ikari mean in Japanese?
Ikari has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 一光, combines these meanings: one + ray. Other spellings include 井刈 (well + reap), 井狩 (well + hunt), 伊狩 (Italy + hunt).
How do you write Ikari in kanji?
The most common way is 一光 (いかり). It can also be written 井刈, 井狩, 伊狩, 井苅, 伊苅.
How do you write Ikari in katakana?
Ikari is イカリ in katakana and いかり in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ikari?
Ikari is read いかり and has 3 syllables (morae).
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