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Miyazaki 宮前 – Japanese surname
Miyazaki (宮前) is read みやざき and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 宮前, the characters mean: Shinto shrine + in front. This reading can be written with 5 kanji combinations, with 10 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Miyazaki
Miyazaki (宮崎) means shrine cape. The animator Hayao Miyazaki and a prefecture in southern Kyushu both carry the name.
How to write Miyazaki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 宮前 | みやざき | Shinto shrine + in front | 19 |
| 宮崎 | みやざき | Shinto shrine + promontory | 21 |
| 宮埼 | みやざき | Shinto shrine + cape | 21 |
| 宮咲 | みやざき | Shinto shrine + blossom | 19 |
| 宮 | みやざき | Shinto shrine | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Miyazaki
Miyazaki in different scripts
| Romaji | Miyazaki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みやざき |
| Katakana | ミヤザキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 宮前 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Miyazaki (Japanese order: 宮前歩美, みやざき あゆみ)
- Yurina Miyazaki (Japanese order: 宮前百合奈, みやざき ゆりな)
- Yuki Miyazaki (Japanese order: 宮前結城, みやざき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Miyazaki
Break it into 3 parts: miya · za · ki. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written みやざき.
Questions about Miyazaki
What does Miyazaki mean in Japanese?
Miyazaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 宮前, combines these meanings: Shinto shrine + in front. Other spellings include 宮崎 (Shinto shrine + promontory), 宮埼 (Shinto shrine + cape), 宮咲 (Shinto shrine + blossom).
How do you write Miyazaki in kanji?
The most common way is 宮前 (みやざき). It can also be written 宮崎, 宮埼, 宮咲, 宮.
How do you write Miyazaki in katakana?
Miyazaki is ミヤザキ in katakana and みやざき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Miyazaki?
Miyazaki is read みやざき and has 4 syllables (morae).
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