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Mukai 向日 – Japanese surname
Mukai (向日) is read むかい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 向日, the characters mean: yonder + day. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Mukai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 向日 | むかい | yonder + day | 10 |
| 向井 | むかい | yonder + well | 10 |
| 向伊 | むかい | yonder + Italy | 12 |
| 迎井 | むかい | welcome + well | 11 |
| 向居 | むかい | yonder + reside | 14 |
| 迎伊 | むかい | welcome + Italy | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mukai
Mukai in different scripts
| Romaji | Mukai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | むかい |
| Katakana | ムカイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 向日 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Mukai (Japanese order: 向日歩美, むかい あゆみ)
- Yurina Mukai (Japanese order: 向日百合奈, むかい ゆりな)
- Yuki Mukai (Japanese order: 向日結城, むかい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Mukai
Break it into 2 parts: mu · kai. 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 むかい.
Questions about Mukai
What does Mukai mean in Japanese?
Mukai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 向日, combines these meanings: yonder + day. Other spellings include 向井 (yonder + well), 向伊 (yonder + Italy), 迎井 (welcome + well).
How do you write Mukai in kanji?
The most common way is 向日 (むかい). It can also be written 向井, 向伊, 迎井, 向居, 迎伊.
How do you write Mukai in katakana?
Mukai is ムカイ in katakana and むかい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Mukai?
Mukai is read むかい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 向
向: yonder, facing, beyond
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