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Asahi 朝日 – Japanese girl given name
Asahi (朝日) is read あさひ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 朝日, the characters mean: morning + day. This reading can be written with at least 31 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Asahi
Asahi (旭) means the morning sun. It connects with Japan's image as the land of the rising sun and is also a famous brand name.
How to write Asahi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 朝日 | あさひ | morning + day | 16 |
| 朝飛 | あさひ | morning + fly | 21 |
| 海昇 | あさひ | sea + rise up | 17 |
| 朝陽 | あさひ | morning + sunshine | 24 |
| 旭日 | あさひ | rising sun + day | 10 |
| 麻比 | あさひ | hemp + compare | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Asahi
Asahi in different scripts
| Romaji | Asahi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あさひ |
| Katakana | アサヒ |
| Kanji (most common) | 朝日 |
Full name examples
- Asahi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城朝日, ゆうき あさひ)
- Asahi Kono (Japanese order: 河野朝日, こうの あさひ)
- Asahi Maki (Japanese order: 牧朝日, まき あさひ)
How to pronounce Asahi
Break it into 3 parts: a · sa · hi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written あさひ.
Questions about Asahi
What does Asahi mean in Japanese?
Asahi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 朝日, combines these meanings: morning + day. Other spellings include 朝飛 (morning + fly), 海昇 (sea + rise up), 朝陽 (morning + sunshine).
How do you write Asahi in kanji?
The most common way is 朝日 (あさひ). It can also be written 朝飛, 海昇, 朝陽, 旭日, 麻比.
How do you write Asahi in katakana?
Asahi is アサヒ in katakana and あさひ in hiragana.
Is Asahi a boy or girl name?
Asahi is mostly used for girls.
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