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Mikami 三上 – Japanese surname
Mikami (三上) is read みかみ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三上, the characters mean: three + above. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 12 strokes in total.
How to write Mikami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三上 | みかみ | three + above | 6 |
| 見上 | みかみ | see + above | 10 |
| 民上 | みかみ | people + above | 8 |
| 海上 | みかみ | sea + above | 12 |
| 参上 | みかみ | nonplussed + above | 11 |
| 水上 | みかみ | water + above | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mikami
Mikami in different scripts
| Romaji | Mikami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みかみ |
| Katakana | ミカミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三上 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Mikami (Japanese order: 三上歩美, みかみ あゆみ)
- Yurina Mikami (Japanese order: 三上百合奈, みかみ ゆりな)
- Yuki Mikami (Japanese order: 三上結城, みかみ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Mikami
Break it into 3 parts: mi · ka · mi. 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 みかみ.
Questions about Mikami
What does Mikami mean in Japanese?
Mikami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三上, combines these meanings: three + above. Other spellings include 見上 (see + above), 民上 (people + above), 海上 (sea + above).
How do you write Mikami in kanji?
The most common way is 三上 (みかみ). It can also be written 見上, 民上, 海上, 参上, 水上.
How do you write Mikami in katakana?
Mikami is ミカミ in katakana and みかみ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Mikami?
Mikami is read みかみ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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