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Uki 浮気 – Japanese surname
Uki (浮気) is read うき and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 浮気, the characters mean: floating + spirit. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Uki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 浮気 | うき | floating + spirit | 16 |
| 宇気 | うき | eaves + spirit | 12 |
| 宇木 | うき | eaves + tree | 10 |
| 宇喜 | うき | eaves + rejoice | 18 |
| 宇城 | うき | eaves + castle | 15 |
| 宇樹 | うき | eaves + timber | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Uki
Uki in different scripts
| Romaji | Uki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うき |
| Katakana | ウキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 浮気 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Uki (Japanese order: 浮気歩美, うき あゆみ)
- Yurina Uki (Japanese order: 浮気百合奈, うき ゆりな)
- Yuki Uki (Japanese order: 浮気結城, うき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Uki
Break it into 2 parts: u · ki. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written うき.
Questions about Uki
What does Uki mean in Japanese?
Uki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 浮気, combines these meanings: floating + spirit. Other spellings include 宇気 (eaves + spirit), 宇木 (eaves + tree), 宇喜 (eaves + rejoice).
How do you write Uki in kanji?
The most common way is 浮気 (うき). It can also be written 宇気, 宇木, 宇喜, 宇城, 宇樹.
How do you write Uki in katakana?
Uki is ウキ in katakana and うき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Uki?
Uki is read うき and has 2 syllables (morae).
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