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Nishikawa 西川 – Japanese surname
Nishikawa (西川) is read にしかわ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 西川, the characters mean: west + stream. This reading can be written with 3 kanji combinations, with 9 to 14 strokes in total.
About the name Nishikawa
Nishikawa (西川) means west river.
How to write Nishikawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 西川 | にしかわ | west + stream | 9 |
| 西河 | にしかわ | west + river | 14 |
| 仁志川 | にしかわ | humanity + intention + stream | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nishikawa
Nishikawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Nishikawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | にしかわ |
| Katakana | ニシカワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 西川 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nishikawa (Japanese order: 西川歩美, にしかわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Nishikawa (Japanese order: 西川百合奈, にしかわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Nishikawa (Japanese order: 西川結城, にしかわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nishikawa
Break it into 4 parts: ni · shi · ka · wa. 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 にしかわ.
Questions about Nishikawa
What does Nishikawa mean in Japanese?
Nishikawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 西川, combines these meanings: west + stream. Other spellings include 西河 (west + river), 仁志川 (humanity + intention + stream).
How do you write Nishikawa in kanji?
The most common way is 西川 (にしかわ). It can also be written 西河, 仁志川.
How do you write Nishikawa in katakana?
Nishikawa is ニシカワ in katakana and にしかわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nishikawa?
Nishikawa is read にしかわ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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