キム
Kimu[kʲimɯ̟]
The English name Kim is written in Japanese as キム (Kimu).
キム is used to represent the common Korean family name Kim.
How do you pronounce it?
Kimu
Did you know?
- If you were to write the name using Kanji, it would be 金, which is also a very common Japanese surname.
- In Japanese media, Korean names like キム are almost exclusively written in Katakana to signal that the person is of foreign origin.
- While the Korean name is written in Katakana as キム, the Japanese pronunciation of the word for 'gold' is きん (kin).
Examples in context
- キムはまだ生きていた。Kim was still alive.Tatoeba #225866 by bunbuku, translation #63204 by CN
- キムと私は同じ年齢だ。Kim and I are the same age.Tatoeba #225871 by bunbuku, translation #63208 by CN
- ジェフはキムが誕生日プレゼントにあげたネクタイをつけていた。Jeff wore the tie which Kim had given him for a birthday present.Tatoeba #216385 by KK_kaku_, translation #53689 by CN
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are talking about a new coworker.
- 結衣 Yuiキムさんは新しい同僚ですか？Kimu-san wa atarashii douryou desu ka?Is Kim the new colleague?
- 健太 Kentaはい、キムさんはとても親切ですよ。Hai, Kimu-san wa totemo shinsetsu desu yo.Yes, Kim is very kind.
- 結衣 Yuiそれはよかったです。Sore wa yokatta desu.That is good to hear.
- 健太 Kenta彼女は仕事も早いです。Kanojo wa shigoto mo hayai desu.She is also a fast worker.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry キム, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
