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Shimizu 清水 – Japanese surname
Shimizu (清水) is read しみず and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 清水, the characters mean: pure + water. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 15 strokes in total.
About the name Shimizu
Shimizu (清水) means "clear water" and is common in the Shizuoka area.
How to write Shimizu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 清水 | しみず | pure + water | 15 |
| 設水 | しみず | establishment + water | 15 |
| 真水 | しみず | true + water | 14 |
| 深水 | しみず | deep + water | 15 |
| 士水 | しみず | gentleman + water | 7 |
| 冷水 | しみず | cool + water | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shimizu
Shimizu in different scripts
| Romaji | Shimizu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しみず |
| Katakana | シミズ |
| Kanji (most common) | 清水 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Shimizu (Japanese order: 清水歩美, しみず あゆみ)
- Yurina Shimizu (Japanese order: 清水百合奈, しみず ゆりな)
- Yuki Shimizu (Japanese order: 清水結城, しみず ゆうき)
How to pronounce Shimizu
Break it into 3 parts: shi · mi · zu. 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 しみず.
Questions about Shimizu
What does Shimizu mean in Japanese?
Shimizu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 清水, combines these meanings: pure + water. Other spellings include 設水 (establishment + water), 真水 (true + water), 深水 (deep + water).
How do you write Shimizu in kanji?
The most common way is 清水 (しみず). It can also be written 設水, 真水, 深水, 士水, 冷水.
How do you write Shimizu in katakana?
Shimizu is シミズ in katakana and しみず in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Shimizu?
Shimizu is read しみず and has 3 syllables (morae).
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