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Nakagami 中上 – Japanese surname
Nakagami (中上) is read なかがみ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 中上, the characters mean: in + above. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Nakagami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 中上 | なかがみ | in + above | 7 |
| 中務 | なかがみ | in + task | 15 |
| 中神 | なかがみ | in + gods | 13 |
| 中頭 | なかがみ | in + head | 20 |
| 中督 | なかがみ | in + coach | 17 |
| 中紙 | なかがみ | in + paper | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nakagami
Nakagami in different scripts
| Romaji | Nakagami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なかがみ |
| Katakana | ナカガミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 中上 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nakagami (Japanese order: 中上歩美, なかがみ あゆみ)
- Yurina Nakagami (Japanese order: 中上百合奈, なかがみ ゆりな)
- Yuki Nakagami (Japanese order: 中上結城, なかがみ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nakagami
Break it into 4 parts: na · ka · ga · mi. 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 なかがみ.
Questions about Nakagami
What does Nakagami mean in Japanese?
Nakagami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 中上, combines these meanings: in + above. Other spellings include 中務 (in + task), 中神 (in + gods), 中頭 (in + head).
How do you write Nakagami in kanji?
The most common way is 中上 (なかがみ). It can also be written 中務, 中神, 中頭, 中督, 中紙.
How do you write Nakagami in katakana?
Nakagami is ナカガミ in katakana and なかがみ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nakagami?
Nakagami is read なかがみ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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