Genichi

Genichi is a masculine given name of Japanese origin. It is used primarily in Japan and among people of Japanese descent. The meaning of Genichi depends on the kanji characters chosen to write it; common elements for the first part of the name convey concepts such as origin, source, or beginning, while the second part often conveys the sense of one or first. Because many kanji combinations are possible, the exact meaning of Genichi varies from bearer to bearer.

The name is typically romanized as Genichi. Some sources render it as Gen’ichi, with an apostrophe to indicate the separation between morae and to reflect pronunciation more clearly in certain transliteration schemes. Genichi is generally considered masculine and is most often associated with older generations, though it can appear in modern contexts as well.

In usage, Genichi may be chosen for its traditional or classic connotations. Like many Japanese names, its popularity can fluctuate over time and across regions, and it may be adopted by individuals outside Japan who wish to convey a Japanese heritage or aesthetic. The flexibility of kanji means that even among speakers of Japanese, there is no single canonical meaning associated with the name.

See also

Japanese given names

List of Japanese masculine given names.