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Seki 関 – Japanese surname
Seki (関) is read せき and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 関, the characters mean: connection. This reading can be written with at least 18 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Seki
Seki (関) means barrier or checkpoint, such as the old gates on the roads.
How to write Seki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 関 | せき | connection | 14 |
| 積 | せき | volume | 16 |
| 世木 | せき | generation + tree | 9 |
| 勢木 | せき | forces + tree | 17 |
| 勢起 | せき | forces + rouse | 23 |
| 世喜 | せき | generation + rejoice | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Seki
Seki in different scripts
| Romaji | Seki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | せき |
| Katakana | セキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 関 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Seki (Japanese order: 関歩美, せき あゆみ)
- Yurina Seki (Japanese order: 関百合奈, せき ゆりな)
- Yuki Seki (Japanese order: 関結城, せき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Seki
Break it into 2 parts: se · ki. 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 せき.
Questions about Seki
What does Seki mean in Japanese?
Seki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 関, combines these meanings: connection. Other spellings include 積 (volume), 世木 (generation + tree), 勢木 (forces + tree).
How do you write Seki in kanji?
The most common way is 関 (せき). It can also be written 積, 世木, 勢木, 勢起, 世喜.
How do you write Seki in katakana?
Seki is セキ in katakana and せき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Seki?
Seki is read せき and has 2 syllables (morae).
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