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Kaki 加来 – Japanese surname
Kaki (加来) is read かき and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 加来, the characters mean: add + come. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Kaki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 加来 | かき | add + come | 12 |
| 加木 | かき | add + tree | 9 |
| 花木 | かき | flower + tree | 11 |
| 賀来 | かき | congratulations + come | 19 |
| 可貴 | かき | can + precious | 17 |
| 賀木 | かき | congratulations + tree | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kaki
Kaki in different scripts
| Romaji | Kaki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かき |
| Katakana | カキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 加来 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kaki (Japanese order: 加来歩美, かき あゆみ)
- Yurina Kaki (Japanese order: 加来百合奈, かき ゆりな)
- Yuki Kaki (Japanese order: 加来結城, かき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kaki
Break it into 2 parts: ka · ki. 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 かき.
Questions about Kaki
What does Kaki mean in Japanese?
Kaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 加来, combines these meanings: add + come. Other spellings include 加木 (add + tree), 花木 (flower + tree), 賀来 (congratulations + come).
How do you write Kaki in kanji?
The most common way is 加来 (かき). It can also be written 加木, 花木, 賀来, 可貴, 賀木.
How do you write Kaki in katakana?
Kaki is カキ in katakana and かき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kaki?
Kaki is read かき and has 2 syllables (morae).
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