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Yuki 結城 – Japanese surname
Yuki (結城) is read ゆうき and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 結城, the characters mean: tie + castle. This reading can be written with at least 71 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 27 strokes in total.
About the name Yuki
Yuki (結城) as a surname means a castle of bonds. The Yuki clan ruled part of the Kanto area.
How to write Yuki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 結城 | ゆうき | tie + castle | 21 |
| 由木 | ゆうき | wherefore + tree | 9 |
| 行木 | ゆうき | going + tree | 10 |
| 結木 | ゆうき | tie + tree | 16 |
| 有木 | ゆうき | possess + tree | 10 |
| 優起 | ゆうき | tenderness + rouse | 27 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yuki
Yuki in different scripts
| Romaji | Yuki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆうき |
| Katakana | ユウキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 結城 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城歩美, ゆうき あゆみ)
- Yurina Yuki (Japanese order: 結城百合奈, ゆうき ゆりな)
- Yuki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城結城, ゆうき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yuki
Break it into 2 parts: yu · 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 ゆうき.
Questions about Yuki
What does Yuki mean in Japanese?
Yuki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 結城, combines these meanings: tie + castle. Other spellings include 由木 (wherefore + tree), 行木 (going + tree), 結木 (tie + tree).
How do you write Yuki in kanji?
The most common way is 結城 (ゆうき). It can also be written 由木, 行木, 結木, 有木, 優起.
How do you write Yuki in katakana?
Yuki is ユウキ in katakana and ゆうき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yuki?
Yuki is read ゆうき and has 3 syllables (morae).
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