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Sachi 三千 – Japanese girl given name
Sachi (三千) is read さち and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 三千, the characters mean: three + thousand. This reading can be written with at least 31 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 14 strokes in total.
About the name Sachi
Sachi (幸) means happiness. It often starts longer names such as Sachiko.
How to write Sachi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三千 | さち | three + thousand | 6 |
| 三知 | さち | three + know | 11 |
| 小知 | さち | little + know | 11 |
| 早千 | さち | early + thousand | 9 |
| 早知 | さち | early + know | 14 |
| 佐千 | さち | assistant + thousand | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sachi
Sachi in different scripts
| Romaji | Sachi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さち |
| Katakana | サチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三千 |
Full name examples
- Sachi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城三千, ゆうき さち)
- Sachi Kono (Japanese order: 河野三千, こうの さち)
- Sachi Maki (Japanese order: 牧三千, まき さち)
How to pronounce Sachi
Break it into 2 parts: sa · chi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written さち.
Questions about Sachi
What does Sachi mean in Japanese?
Sachi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三千, combines these meanings: three + thousand. Other spellings include 三知 (three + know), 小知 (little + know), 早千 (early + thousand).
How do you write Sachi in kanji?
The most common way is 三千 (さち). It can also be written 三知, 小知, 早千, 早知, 佐千.
How do you write Sachi in katakana?
Sachi is サチ in katakana and さち in hiragana.
Is Sachi a boy or girl name?
Sachi is mostly used for girls.
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