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Kaji 梶 – Japanese surname
Kaji (梶) is read かじ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 梶, the characters mean: sculling oar. This reading can be written with at least 20 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Kaji
Kaji (梶 or 鍛冶) means paper mulberry or blacksmith. 鍛冶 shows a family trade.
How to write Kaji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 梶 | かじ | sculling oar | 11 |
| 鍛冶 | かじ | forge + melting | 24 |
| 加地 | かじ | add + ground | 11 |
| 加治 | かじ | add + reign | 13 |
| 家治 | かじ | house + reign | 18 |
| 加持 | かじ | add + hold | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kaji
Kaji in different scripts
| Romaji | Kaji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かじ |
| Katakana | カジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 梶 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kaji (Japanese order: 梶歩美, かじ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kaji (Japanese order: 梶百合奈, かじ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kaji (Japanese order: 梶結城, かじ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kaji
Break it into 2 parts: ka · ji. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written かじ.
Questions about Kaji
What does Kaji mean in Japanese?
Kaji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 梶, combines these meanings: sculling oar. Other spellings include 鍛冶 (forge + melting), 加地 (add + ground), 加治 (add + reign).
How do you write Kaji in kanji?
The most common way is 梶 (かじ). It can also be written 鍛冶, 加地, 加治, 家治, 加持.
How do you write Kaji in katakana?
Kaji is カジ in katakana and かじ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kaji?
Kaji is read かじ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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梶: sculling oar
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