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Iseki 一関 – Japanese surname
Iseki (一関) is read いせき and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 一関, the characters mean: one + connection. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Iseki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 一関 | いせき | one + connection | 15 |
| 井関 | いせき | well + connection | 18 |
| 勢石 | いせき | forces + stone | 18 |
| 井石 | いせき | well + stone | 9 |
| 伊関 | いせき | Italy + connection | 20 |
| 居関 | いせき | reside + connection | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Iseki
Iseki in different scripts
| Romaji | Iseki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いせき |
| Katakana | イセキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 一関 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Iseki (Japanese order: 一関歩美, いせき あゆみ)
- Yurina Iseki (Japanese order: 一関百合奈, いせき ゆりな)
- Yuki Iseki (Japanese order: 一関結城, いせき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Iseki
Break it into 3 parts: i · se · 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 いせき.
Questions about Iseki
What does Iseki mean in Japanese?
Iseki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 一関, combines these meanings: one + connection. Other spellings include 井関 (well + connection), 勢石 (forces + stone), 井石 (well + stone).
How do you write Iseki in kanji?
The most common way is 一関 (いせき). It can also be written 井関, 勢石, 井石, 伊関, 居関.
How do you write Iseki in katakana?
Iseki is イセキ in katakana and いせき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Iseki?
Iseki is read いせき and has 3 syllables (morae).
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