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Imaki 今来 – Japanese surname
Imaki (今来) is read いまき and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 今来, the characters mean: now + come. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Imaki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 今来 | いまき | now + come | 11 |
| 今記 | いまき | now + scribe | 14 |
| 今木 | いまき | now + tree | 8 |
| 今喜 | いまき | now + rejoice | 16 |
| 今城 | いまき | now + castle | 13 |
| 井巻 | いまき | well + scroll | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Imaki
Imaki in different scripts
| Romaji | Imaki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いまき |
| Katakana | イマキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 今来 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Imaki (Japanese order: 今来歩美, いまき あゆみ)
- Yurina Imaki (Japanese order: 今来百合奈, いまき ゆりな)
- Yuki Imaki (Japanese order: 今来結城, いまき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Imaki
Break it into 3 parts: i · ma · ki. 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 いまき.
Questions about Imaki
What does Imaki mean in Japanese?
Imaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 今来, combines these meanings: now + come. Other spellings include 今記 (now + scribe), 今木 (now + tree), 今喜 (now + rejoice).
How do you write Imaki in kanji?
The most common way is 今来 (いまき). It can also be written 今記, 今木, 今喜, 今城, 井巻.
How do you write Imaki in katakana?
Imaki is イマキ in katakana and いまき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Imaki?
Imaki is read いまき and has 3 syllables (morae).
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