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Akira
Akira (name) means a Japanese given name, most often used for males, and occasionally for females. Example: “Akira Kurosawa is regarded as one of the greatest film directors of the 20th century.”
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A Japanese given name, most often used for males, and occasionally for females.
"Akira Kurosawa is regarded as one of the greatest film directors of the 20th century."
How to use Akira
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known Japanese name, also the title of a famous manga and anime film.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese あきら (Akira).
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What does “Akira” mean?
The word “Akira” means a Japanese given name, most often used for males, and occasionally for females. In plain terms, a well-known Japanese name, also the title of a famous manga and anime film.
How do you use “Akira” in a sentence?
Here is “Akira” used in a sentence: “Akira Kurosawa is regarded as one of the greatest film directors of the 20th century.”
What part of speech is “Akira”?
“Akira” is a name.
Is “Akira” a common word?
“Akira” is an uncommon word in modern English.
