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Maki 牧 – Japanese surname
Maki (牧) is read まき and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 牧, the characters mean: breed. This reading can be written with at least 48 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Maki
Maki (牧 or 槙) means pasture or a type of evergreen. It is also a popular given name.
How to write Maki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 牧 | まき | breed | 8 |
| 槙 | まき | twig | 14 |
| 巻 | まき | scroll | 9 |
| 間木 | まき | interval + tree | 16 |
| 真期 | まき | true + period | 22 |
| 真木 | まき | true + tree | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Maki
Maki in different scripts
| Romaji | Maki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まき |
| Katakana | マキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 牧 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧歩美, まき あゆみ)
- Yurina Maki (Japanese order: 牧百合奈, まき ゆりな)
- Yuki Maki (Japanese order: 牧結城, まき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Maki
Break it into 2 parts: ma · ki. 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 まき.
Questions about Maki
What does Maki mean in Japanese?
Maki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 牧, combines these meanings: breed. Other spellings include 槙 (twig), 巻 (scroll), 間木 (interval + tree).
How do you write Maki in kanji?
The most common way is 牧 (まき). It can also be written 槙, 巻, 間木, 真期, 真木.
How do you write Maki in katakana?
Maki is マキ in katakana and まき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Maki?
Maki is read まき and has 2 syllables (morae).
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