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Zushi 図子 – Japanese surname
Zushi (図子) is read ずし and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 図子, the characters mean: map + child. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Zushi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 図子 | ずし | map + child | 10 |
| 都志 | ずし | metropolis + intention | 18 |
| 頭士 | ずし | head + gentleman | 19 |
| 頭師 | ずし | head + expert | 26 |
| 図師 | ずし | map + expert | 17 |
| 頭司 | ずし | head + director | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Zushi
Zushi in different scripts
| Romaji | Zushi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ずし |
| Katakana | ズシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 図子 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Zushi (Japanese order: 図子歩美, ずし あゆみ)
- Yurina Zushi (Japanese order: 図子百合奈, ずし ゆりな)
- Yuki Zushi (Japanese order: 図子結城, ずし ゆうき)
How to pronounce Zushi
Break it into 2 parts: zu · shi. 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 ずし.
Questions about Zushi
What does Zushi mean in Japanese?
Zushi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 図子, combines these meanings: map + child. Other spellings include 都志 (metropolis + intention), 頭士 (head + gentleman), 頭師 (head + expert).
How do you write Zushi in kanji?
The most common way is 図子 (ずし). It can also be written 都志, 頭士, 頭師, 図師, 頭司.
How do you write Zushi in katakana?
Zushi is ズシ in katakana and ずし in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Zushi?
Zushi is read ずし and has 2 syllables (morae).
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.