ケイ
kei[ke̞i]
ケイ (kei) is the Japanese way to say the given name Kay.
ケイ is used as a given name for a person.
How do you pronounce it?
kei
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the sound 'kei' can be written with many different Kanji, meaning the person's name could represent 'respect', 'blessing', or 'jewel' depending on the chosen characters.
- A person named ケイ will often use a 'name seal' called a ハンコ (hanko) to sign official documents instead of writing the name in characters.
- Japanese names like ケイ are often gender-neutral, meaning it can be used for any person regardless of gender.
Examples in context
- ケイさんという方がお目にかかりたいそうです。There's a Mr Kay who wants to see you.This sentence is useful for seeing how to refer to a person named ケイ.Tatoeba #225412 by KK_kaku_, translation #62748 by sundown
- Kay wa nihongo o benkyou shiteimasu (ケイは日本語を勉強しています)Kay is studying Japanese
- ケイさんはとても親切です。Kei-san wa totemo shinsetsu desu.Kay is very kind.
- 私の友人の名前はケイです。Watashi no yūjin no namae wa Kei desu.My friend's name is Kay.
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are talking about a new classmate.
- 結衣 Yui新しいクラスメイトのケイは優しいね。Atarashii kurasumeito no Kei wa yasashii ne.Kay, the new classmate, is kind, isn't she?
- 陽太 Yotaうん、ケイはとても明るい人だと思うよ。Un, Kei wa totemo akarui hito da to omou yo.Yeah, I think Kay is a very cheerful person.
- 結衣 Yui一緒にランチに行こうと誘ってみようかな。Issho ni ranchi ni ikō to sasotte miyō kana.I think I'll try inviting her to lunch together.
- 陽太 Yotaいい考えだね。きっと喜ぶと思うよ。Ii kangae da ne. Kitto yorokobu to omou yo.That's a good idea. I'm sure she'll be happy.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ケイ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
