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Kamai 構井 – Japanese surname
Kamai (構井) is read かまい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 構井, the characters mean: posture + well. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Kamai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 構井 | かまい | posture + well | 18 |
| 構居 | かまい | posture + reside | 22 |
| 蒲生 | かまい | bullrush + life | 18 |
| 鎌井 | かまい | sickle + well | 22 |
| 釜井 | かまい | kettle + well | 14 |
| 蒲井 | かまい | bullrush + well | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kamai
Kamai in different scripts
| Romaji | Kamai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かまい |
| Katakana | カマイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 構井 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kamai (Japanese order: 構井歩美, かまい あゆみ)
- Yurina Kamai (Japanese order: 構井百合奈, かまい ゆりな)
- Yuki Kamai (Japanese order: 構井結城, かまい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kamai
Break it into 2 parts: ka · mai. 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 かまい.
Questions about Kamai
What does Kamai mean in Japanese?
Kamai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 構井, combines these meanings: posture + well. Other spellings include 構居 (posture + reside), 蒲生 (bullrush + life), 鎌井 (sickle + well).
How do you write Kamai in kanji?
The most common way is 構井 (かまい). It can also be written 構居, 蒲生, 鎌井, 釜井, 蒲井.
How do you write Kamai in katakana?
Kamai is カマイ in katakana and かまい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kamai?
Kamai is read かまい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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構: posture, build, pretend
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