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Sumii 住井 – Japanese surname
Sumii (住井) is read すみい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 住井, the characters mean: dwell + well. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Sumii in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 住井 | すみい | dwell + well | 11 |
| 住居 | すみい | dwell + reside | 15 |
| 角井 | すみい | angle + well | 11 |
| 住威 | すみい | dwell + intimidate | 16 |
| 角居 | すみい | angle + reside | 15 |
| 炭井 | すみい | charcoal + well | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sumii
Sumii in different scripts
| Romaji | Sumii |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すみい |
| Katakana | スミイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 住井 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sumii (Japanese order: 住井歩美, すみい あゆみ)
- Yurina Sumii (Japanese order: 住井百合奈, すみい ゆりな)
- Yuki Sumii (Japanese order: 住井結城, すみい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sumii
Break it into 2 parts: su · mii. 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 すみい.
Questions about Sumii
What does Sumii mean in Japanese?
Sumii has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 住井, combines these meanings: dwell + well. Other spellings include 住居 (dwell + reside), 角井 (angle + well), 住威 (dwell + intimidate).
How do you write Sumii in kanji?
The most common way is 住井 (すみい). It can also be written 住居, 角井, 住威, 角居, 炭井.
How do you write Sumii in katakana?
Sumii is スミイ in katakana and すみい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sumii?
Sumii is read すみい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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