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Kikuchi 木口 – Japanese surname
Kikuchi (木口) is read きくち and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 木口, the characters mean: tree + mouth. This reading can be written with at least 16 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Kikuchi
Kikuchi (菊池) means chrysanthemum pond. The chrysanthemum is the flower of the imperial family, so the character has a noble tone.
How to write Kikuchi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 木口 | きくち | tree + mouth | 7 |
| 釈子 | きくち | explanation + child | 14 |
| 釈氏 | きくち | explanation + family name | 15 |
| 菊地 | きくち | chrysanthemum + ground | 17 |
| 菊内 | きくうち | chrysanthemum + inside | 15 |
| 菊千 | きくち | chrysanthemum + thousand | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kikuchi
Kikuchi in different scripts
| Romaji | Kikuchi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きくち |
| Katakana | キクチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 木口 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kikuchi (Japanese order: 木口歩美, きくち あゆみ)
- Yurina Kikuchi (Japanese order: 木口百合奈, きくち ゆりな)
- Yuki Kikuchi (Japanese order: 木口結城, きくち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kikuchi
Break it into 3 parts: ki · 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 きくち.
Questions about Kikuchi
What does Kikuchi mean in Japanese?
Kikuchi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 木口, combines these meanings: tree + mouth. Other spellings include 釈子 (explanation + child), 釈氏 (explanation + family name), 菊地 (chrysanthemum + ground).
How do you write Kikuchi in kanji?
The most common way is 木口 (きくち). It can also be written 釈子, 釈氏, 菊地, 菊内, 菊千.
How do you write Kikuchi in katakana?
Kikuchi is キクチ in katakana and きくち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kikuchi?
Kikuchi is read きくち and has 3 syllables (morae).
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