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Kagami 鏡 – Japanese surname
Kagami (鏡) is read かがみ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 鏡, the characters mean: mirror. This reading can be written with at least 20 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Kagami
Kagami (鏡) means mirror. Mirrors were sacred objects in Shinto, so the name has an old ring.
How to write Kagami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 鏡 | かがみ | mirror | 19 |
| 各務 | かがみ | each + task | 17 |
| 各見 | かがみ | each + see | 13 |
| 火神 | かがみ | fire + gods | 13 |
| 賀上 | かがみ | congratulations + above | 15 |
| 香美 | かがみ | incense + beauty | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kagami
Kagami in different scripts
| Romaji | Kagami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かがみ |
| Katakana | カガミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 鏡 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kagami (Japanese order: 鏡歩美, かがみ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kagami (Japanese order: 鏡百合奈, かがみ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kagami (Japanese order: 鏡結城, かがみ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kagami
Break it into 3 parts: ka · ga · mi. 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 かがみ.
Questions about Kagami
What does Kagami mean in Japanese?
Kagami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 鏡, combines these meanings: mirror. Other spellings include 各務 (each + task), 各見 (each + see), 火神 (fire + gods).
How do you write Kagami in kanji?
The most common way is 鏡 (かがみ). It can also be written 各務, 各見, 火神, 賀上, 香美.
How do you write Kagami in katakana?
Kagami is カガミ in katakana and かがみ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kagami?
Kagami is read かがみ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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