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Kamii 上井 – Japanese surname
Kamii (上井) is read かみい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 上井, the characters mean: above + well. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Kamii in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 上井 | かみい | above + well | 7 |
| 神位 | かみい | gods + rank | 16 |
| 神井 | かみい | gods + well | 13 |
| 神移 | かみい | gods + shift | 20 |
| 上居 | かみい | above + reside | 11 |
| 紙井 | かみい | paper + well | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kamii
Kamii in different scripts
| Romaji | Kamii |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かみい |
| Katakana | カミイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 上井 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kamii (Japanese order: 上井歩美, かみい あゆみ)
- Yurina Kamii (Japanese order: 上井百合奈, かみい ゆりな)
- Yuki Kamii (Japanese order: 上井結城, かみい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kamii
Break it into 2 parts: ka · mii. 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 かみい.
Questions about Kamii
What does Kamii mean in Japanese?
Kamii has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 上井, combines these meanings: above + well. Other spellings include 神位 (gods + rank), 神井 (gods + well), 神移 (gods + shift).
How do you write Kamii in kanji?
The most common way is 上井 (かみい). It can also be written 神位, 神井, 神移, 上居, 紙井.
How do you write Kamii in katakana?
Kamii is カミイ in katakana and かみい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kamii?
Kamii is read かみい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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