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Kaichi 開地 – Japanese surname
Kaichi (開地) is read かいち and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 開地, the characters mean: open + ground. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Kaichi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 開地 | かいち | open + ground | 18 |
| 開市 | かいち | open + market | 17 |
| 加市 | かいち | add + market | 10 |
| 海内 | かいち | sea + inside | 13 |
| 階地 | かいち | storey + ground | 18 |
| 開智 | かいち | open + wisdom | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kaichi
Kaichi in different scripts
| Romaji | Kaichi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かいち |
| Katakana | カイチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 開地 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kaichi (Japanese order: 開地歩美, かいち あゆみ)
- Yurina Kaichi (Japanese order: 開地百合奈, かいち ゆりな)
- Yuki Kaichi (Japanese order: 開地結城, かいち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kaichi
Break it into 2 parts: kai · chi. 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 かいち.
Questions about Kaichi
What does Kaichi mean in Japanese?
Kaichi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 開地, combines these meanings: open + ground. Other spellings include 開市 (open + market), 加市 (add + market), 海内 (sea + inside).
How do you write Kaichi in kanji?
The most common way is 開地 (かいち). It can also be written 開市, 加市, 海内, 階地, 開智.
How do you write Kaichi in katakana?
Kaichi is カイチ in katakana and かいち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kaichi?
Kaichi is read かいち and has 3 syllables (morae).
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