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Nozaki 野崎 – Japanese surname
Nozaki (野崎) is read のざき and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 野崎, the characters mean: plains + promontory. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Nozaki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 野崎 | のざき | plains + promontory | 22 |
| 能崎 | のうざき | ability + promontory | 21 |
| 納崎 | のうざき | settlement + promontory | 21 |
| 野咲 | のざき | plains + blossom | 20 |
| 乃咲 | のざき | from + blossom | 11 |
| 野 | のざき | plains | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nozaki
Nozaki in different scripts
| Romaji | Nozaki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | のざき |
| Katakana | ノザキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 野崎 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nozaki (Japanese order: 野崎歩美, のざき あゆみ)
- Yurina Nozaki (Japanese order: 野崎百合奈, のざき ゆりな)
- Yuki Nozaki (Japanese order: 野崎結城, のざき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nozaki
Break it into 3 parts: no · za · ki. 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 のざき.
Questions about Nozaki
What does Nozaki mean in Japanese?
Nozaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 野崎, combines these meanings: plains + promontory. Other spellings include 能崎 (ability + promontory), 納崎 (settlement + promontory), 野咲 (plains + blossom).
How do you write Nozaki in kanji?
The most common way is 野崎 (のざき). It can also be written 能崎, 納崎, 野咲, 乃咲, 野.
How do you write Nozaki in katakana?
Nozaki is ノザキ in katakana and のざき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nozaki?
Nozaki is read のざき and has 3 syllables (morae).
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