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Ueki 上木 – Japanese surname
Ueki (上木) is read うえき and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 上木, the characters mean: above + tree. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Ueki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 上木 | うえき | above + tree | 7 |
| 植木 | うえき | plant + tree | 16 |
| 上浴 | うえき | above + bathe | 13 |
| 樹木 | うえき | timber + tree | 20 |
| 上岐 | うえき | above + branch off | 10 |
| 植喜 | うえき | plant + rejoice | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ueki
Ueki in different scripts
| Romaji | Ueki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うえき |
| Katakana | ウエキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 上木 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ueki (Japanese order: 上木歩美, うえき あゆみ)
- Yurina Ueki (Japanese order: 上木百合奈, うえき ゆりな)
- Yuki Ueki (Japanese order: 上木結城, うえき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ueki
Break it into 2 parts: ue · ki. 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 うえき.
Questions about Ueki
What does Ueki mean in Japanese?
Ueki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 上木, combines these meanings: above + tree. Other spellings include 植木 (plant + tree), 上浴 (above + bathe), 樹木 (timber + tree).
How do you write Ueki in kanji?
The most common way is 上木 (うえき). It can also be written 植木, 上浴, 樹木, 上岐, 植喜.
How do you write Ueki in katakana?
Ueki is ウエキ in katakana and うえき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ueki?
Ueki is read うえき and has 3 syllables (morae).
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