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Shi 支 – Japanese surname
Shi (支) is read し and has 1 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 支, the characters mean: branch. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 4 to 11 strokes in total.
How to write Shi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 支 | し | branch | 4 |
| 施 | し | give | 9 |
| 石 | し | stone | 5 |
| 席 | し | seat | 10 |
| 族 | し | tribe | 11 |
| 史 | し | history | 5 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shi
Shi in different scripts
| Romaji | Shi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | し |
| Katakana | シ |
| Kanji (most common) | 支 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Shi (Japanese order: 支歩美, し あゆみ)
- Yurina Shi (Japanese order: 支百合奈, し ゆりな)
- Yuki Shi (Japanese order: 支結城, し ゆうき)
How to pronounce Shi
Break it into 1 parts: shi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 1 sound units are written し.
Questions about Shi
What does Shi mean in Japanese?
Shi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 支, combines these meanings: branch. Other spellings include 施 (give), 石 (stone), 席 (seat).
How do you write Shi in kanji?
The most common way is 支 (し). It can also be written 施, 石, 席, 族, 史.
How do you write Shi in katakana?
Shi is シ in katakana and し in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Shi?
Shi is read し and has 1 syllables (morae).
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