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Kaneki 金生 – Japanese surname
Kaneki (金生) is read かねき and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 金生, the characters mean: gold + life. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Kaneki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 金生 | かねき | gold + life | 13 |
| 金木 | かねき | gold + tree | 12 |
| 通木 | かねき | traffic + tree | 14 |
| 金喜 | かねき | gold + rejoice | 20 |
| 金城 | かねき | gold + castle | 17 |
| 兼木 | かねき | concurrently + tree | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kaneki
Kaneki in different scripts
| Romaji | Kaneki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かねき |
| Katakana | カネキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 金生 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kaneki (Japanese order: 金生歩美, かねき あゆみ)
- Yurina Kaneki (Japanese order: 金生百合奈, かねき ゆりな)
- Yuki Kaneki (Japanese order: 金生結城, かねき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kaneki
Break it into 3 parts: ka · ne · ki. 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 かねき.
Questions about Kaneki
What does Kaneki mean in Japanese?
Kaneki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 金生, combines these meanings: gold + life. Other spellings include 金木 (gold + tree), 通木 (traffic + tree), 金喜 (gold + rejoice).
How do you write Kaneki in kanji?
The most common way is 金生 (かねき). It can also be written 金木, 通木, 金喜, 金城, 兼木.
How do you write Kaneki in katakana?
Kaneki is カネキ in katakana and かねき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kaneki?
Kaneki is read かねき and has 3 syllables (morae).
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