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Kishi 来住 – Japanese surname
Kishi (来住) is read きし and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 来住, the characters mean: come + dwell. This reading can be written with at least 17 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Kishi
Kishi (岸) means shore or bank.
How to write Kishi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 来住 | きし | come + dwell | 14 |
| 岸野 | きし | beach + plains | 19 |
| 紀氏 | きし | chronicle + family name | 13 |
| 木師 | きし | tree + expert | 14 |
| 季子 | きし | seasons + child | 11 |
| 喜始 | きし | rejoice + commence | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kishi
Kishi in different scripts
| Romaji | Kishi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きし |
| Katakana | キシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 来住 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kishi (Japanese order: 来住歩美, きし あゆみ)
- Yurina Kishi (Japanese order: 来住百合奈, きし ゆりな)
- Yuki Kishi (Japanese order: 来住結城, きし ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kishi
Break it into 2 parts: ki · shi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written きし.
Questions about Kishi
What does Kishi mean in Japanese?
Kishi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 来住, combines these meanings: come + dwell. Other spellings include 岸野 (beach + plains), 紀氏 (chronicle + family name), 木師 (tree + expert).
How do you write Kishi in kanji?
The most common way is 来住 (きし). It can also be written 岸野, 紀氏, 木師, 季子, 喜始.
How do you write Kishi in katakana?
Kishi is キシ in katakana and きし in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kishi?
Kishi is read きし and has 2 syllables (morae).
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