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Kizaki 木前 – Japanese surname
Kizaki (木前) is read きざき and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 木前, the characters mean: tree + in front. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Kizaki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 木前 | きざき | tree + in front | 13 |
| 記崎 | きざき | scribe + promontory | 21 |
| 木崎 | きざき | tree + promontory | 15 |
| 紀先 | きざき | chronicle + before | 15 |
| 木埼 | きざき | tree + cape | 15 |
| 紀崎 | きざき | chronicle + promontory | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kizaki
Kizaki in different scripts
| Romaji | Kizaki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きざき |
| Katakana | キザキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 木前 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kizaki (Japanese order: 木前歩美, きざき あゆみ)
- Yurina Kizaki (Japanese order: 木前百合奈, きざき ゆりな)
- Yuki Kizaki (Japanese order: 木前結城, きざき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kizaki
Break it into 3 parts: ki · za · 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 きざき.
Questions about Kizaki
What does Kizaki mean in Japanese?
Kizaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 木前, combines these meanings: tree + in front. Other spellings include 記崎 (scribe + promontory), 木崎 (tree + promontory), 紀先 (chronicle + before).
How do you write Kizaki in kanji?
The most common way is 木前 (きざき). It can also be written 記崎, 木崎, 紀先, 木埼, 紀崎.
How do you write Kizaki in katakana?
Kizaki is キザキ in katakana and きざき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kizaki?
Kizaki is read きざき and has 3 syllables (morae).
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