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Kitai 北井 – Japanese surname
Kitai (北井) is read きたい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 北井, the characters mean: north + well. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Kitai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 北井 | きたい | north + well | 9 |
| 希代 | きたい | hope + substitute | 12 |
| 北居 | きたい | north + reside | 13 |
| 北飯 | きたい | north + meal | 17 |
| 鍛代 | きたい | forge + substitute | 22 |
| 稀代 | きたい | rare + substitute | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kitai
Kitai in different scripts
| Romaji | Kitai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きたい |
| Katakana | キタイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 北井 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kitai (Japanese order: 北井歩美, きたい あゆみ)
- Yurina Kitai (Japanese order: 北井百合奈, きたい ゆりな)
- Yuki Kitai (Japanese order: 北井結城, きたい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kitai
Break it into 2 parts: ki · tai. 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 きたい.
Questions about Kitai
What does Kitai mean in Japanese?
Kitai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 北井, combines these meanings: north + well. Other spellings include 希代 (hope + substitute), 北居 (north + reside), 北飯 (north + meal).
How do you write Kitai in kanji?
The most common way is 北井 (きたい). It can also be written 希代, 北居, 北飯, 鍛代, 稀代.
How do you write Kitai in katakana?
Kitai is キタイ in katakana and きたい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kitai?
Kitai is read きたい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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