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Kakuchi 格地 – Japanese surname
Kakuchi (格地) is read かくち and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 格地, the characters mean: status + ground. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Kakuchi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 格地 | かくち | status + ground | 16 |
| 加口 | かくち | add + mouth | 8 |
| 覚地 | かくち | memorize + ground | 18 |
| 覚内 | かくうち | memorize + inside | 16 |
| 角地 | かくち | angle + ground | 13 |
| 角内 | かくうち | angle + inside | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kakuchi
Kakuchi in different scripts
| Romaji | Kakuchi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かくち |
| Katakana | カクチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 格地 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kakuchi (Japanese order: 格地歩美, かくち あゆみ)
- Yurina Kakuchi (Japanese order: 格地百合奈, かくち ゆりな)
- Yuki Kakuchi (Japanese order: 格地結城, かくち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kakuchi
Break it into 3 parts: ka · ku · 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 かくち.
Questions about Kakuchi
What does Kakuchi mean in Japanese?
Kakuchi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 格地, combines these meanings: status + ground. Other spellings include 加口 (add + mouth), 覚地 (memorize + ground), 覚内 (memorize + inside).
How do you write Kakuchi in kanji?
The most common way is 格地 (かくち). It can also be written 加口, 覚地, 覚内, 角地, 角内.
How do you write Kakuchi in katakana?
Kakuchi is カクチ in katakana and かくち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kakuchi?
Kakuchi is read かくち and has 3 syllables (morae).
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