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Mitsui 三位 – Japanese surname
Mitsui (三位) is read みつい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三位, the characters mean: three + rank. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Mitsui in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三位 | みつい | three + rank | 10 |
| 三井 | みつい | three + well | 7 |
| 水井 | みつい | water + well | 8 |
| 三居 | みつい | three + reside | 11 |
| 満井 | みつい | full + well | 16 |
| 光井 | みつい | ray + well | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mitsui
Mitsui in different scripts
| Romaji | Mitsui |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みつい |
| Katakana | ミツイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三位 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Mitsui (Japanese order: 三位歩美, みつい あゆみ)
- Yurina Mitsui (Japanese order: 三位百合奈, みつい ゆりな)
- Yuki Mitsui (Japanese order: 三位結城, みつい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Mitsui
Break it into 2 parts: mi · tsui. 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 みつい.
Questions about Mitsui
What does Mitsui mean in Japanese?
Mitsui has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三位, combines these meanings: three + rank. Other spellings include 三井 (three + well), 水井 (water + well), 三居 (three + reside).
How do you write Mitsui in kanji?
The most common way is 三位 (みつい). It can also be written 三井, 水井, 三居, 満井, 光井.
How do you write Mitsui in katakana?
Mitsui is ミツイ in katakana and みつい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Mitsui?
Mitsui is read みつい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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