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Konishi 子西 – Japanese surname
Konishi (子西) is read こにし and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 子西, the characters mean: child + west. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 15 strokes in total.
About the name Konishi
Konishi (小西) means small west.
How to write Konishi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 子西 | こにし | child + west | 9 |
| 小西 | こにし | little + west | 9 |
| 古西 | こにし | old + west | 11 |
| 児西 | こにし | newborn babe + west | 13 |
| 幸西 | こうにし | happiness + west | 14 |
| 香西 | こうにし | incense + west | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Konishi
Konishi in different scripts
| Romaji | Konishi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こにし |
| Katakana | コニシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 子西 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Konishi (Japanese order: 子西歩美, こにし あゆみ)
- Yurina Konishi (Japanese order: 子西百合奈, こにし ゆりな)
- Yuki Konishi (Japanese order: 子西結城, こにし ゆうき)
How to pronounce Konishi
Break it into 3 parts: ko · ni · shi. 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 こにし.
Questions about Konishi
What does Konishi mean in Japanese?
Konishi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 子西, combines these meanings: child + west. Other spellings include 小西 (little + west), 古西 (old + west), 児西 (newborn babe + west).
How do you write Konishi in kanji?
The most common way is 子西 (こにし). It can also be written 小西, 古西, 児西, 幸西, 香西.
How do you write Konishi in katakana?
Konishi is コニシ in katakana and こにし in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Konishi?
Konishi is read こにし and has 3 syllables (morae).
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