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Nii 二位 – Japanese surname
Nii (二位) is read にい and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 二位, the characters mean: two + rank. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Nii in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 二位 | にい | two + rank | 9 |
| 二井 | にい | two + well | 6 |
| 新井 | にい | new + well | 17 |
| 二居 | にい | two + reside | 10 |
| 新居 | にい | new + reside | 21 |
| 丹生 | にい | rust-colored + life | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nii
Nii in different scripts
| Romaji | Nii |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | にい |
| Katakana | ニイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 二位 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nii (Japanese order: 二位歩美, にい あゆみ)
- Yurina Nii (Japanese order: 二位百合奈, にい ゆりな)
- Yuki Nii (Japanese order: 二位結城, にい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nii
Break it into 1 parts: nii. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written にい.
Questions about Nii
What does Nii mean in Japanese?
Nii has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 二位, combines these meanings: two + rank. Other spellings include 二井 (two + well), 新井 (new + well), 二居 (two + reside).
How do you write Nii in kanji?
The most common way is 二位 (にい). It can also be written 二井, 新井, 二居, 新居, 丹生.
How do you write Nii in katakana?
Nii is ニイ in katakana and にい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nii?
Nii is read にい and has 2 syllables (morae).
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