キキ
Kiki
キキ is the Japanese way to write the proper name Kiki.
キキ is used as a proper name for a person.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Kiki.
Did you know?
- While キキ is a name, the word kiki also means 'crisis' when written with different characters. This creates a sharp contrast between a cute personal name and a stressful social or political situation.
- Because キキ is written in katakana, it is often perceived by Japanese readers as a 'foreign' name, such as a Western name or a name from a fantasy setting.
- In Japanese, the name can be written with various kanji, such as 希々, meaning 'rarely' or 'scarcely', depending on the intended meaning.
Examples in context
- 今晩、キキと映画に行く予定です。I'm planning to go to the movies with Kiki tonight.
- キキはとても元気です。Kiki wa totemo genki desu.Kiki is very energetic.
- あの子の名前はキキです。Ano ko no namae wa Kiki desu.That girl's name is Kiki.
- キキ、どこへ行くの？Kiki, doko e iku no?Kiki, where are you going?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new girl in their class.
- 陽葵 Himari新しいクラスメイトのキキを知ってる？Atarashii kurasumeito no Kiki o shitteru?Do you know the new classmate, Kiki?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、キキなら昨日会ったよ。Un, Kiki nara kinou atta yo.Yeah, I met Kiki yesterday.
- 陽葵 Himari彼女はどんな感じの人？Kanojo wa donna kanji no hito?What is she like?
- 大翔 Hirotoすごく明るい女の子だよ。Sugoku akarui onnanoko da yo.She is a very bright girl.
