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Sekiguchi 関口 – Japanese surname
Sekiguchi (関口) is read せきぐち and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 関口, the characters mean: connection + mouth. This reading can be written with 5 kanji combinations, with 8 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Sekiguchi
Sekiguchi (関口) means checkpoint mouth, the entrance to a barrier on a highway.
How to write Sekiguchi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 関口 | せきぐち | connection + mouth | 17 |
| 石口 | せきぐち | stone + mouth | 8 |
| 積口 | せきぐち | volume + mouth | 19 |
| 析口 | せきぐち | chop + mouth | 11 |
| 堰口 | せきぐち | dam + mouth | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sekiguchi
Sekiguchi in different scripts
| Romaji | Sekiguchi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | せきぐち |
| Katakana | セキグチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 関口 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sekiguchi (Japanese order: 関口歩美, せきぐち あゆみ)
- Yurina Sekiguchi (Japanese order: 関口百合奈, せきぐち ゆりな)
- Yuki Sekiguchi (Japanese order: 関口結城, せきぐち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sekiguchi
Break it into 4 parts: se · ki · gu · chi. 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 せきぐち.
Questions about Sekiguchi
What does Sekiguchi mean in Japanese?
Sekiguchi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 関口, combines these meanings: connection + mouth. Other spellings include 石口 (stone + mouth), 積口 (volume + mouth), 析口 (chop + mouth).
How do you write Sekiguchi in kanji?
The most common way is 関口 (せきぐち). It can also be written 石口, 積口, 析口, 堰口.
How do you write Sekiguchi in katakana?
Sekiguchi is セキグチ in katakana and せきぐち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sekiguchi?
Sekiguchi is read せきぐち and has 4 syllables (morae).
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