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Sanami 実実 – Japanese girl given name
Sanami (実実) is read さなみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 実実, the characters mean: reality + reality. This reading can be written with at least 33 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Sanami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 実実 | さなみ | reality + reality | 16 |
| 真実 | さなみ | true + reality | 18 |
| 佐南 | さなみ | assistant + south | 16 |
| 小波 | さなみ | little + waves | 11 |
| 真未 | さなみ | true + un- | 15 |
| 早波 | さなみ | early + waves | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sanami
Sanami in different scripts
| Romaji | Sanami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さなみ |
| Katakana | サナミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 実実 |
Full name examples
- Sanami Yuki (Japanese order: 結城実実, ゆうき さなみ)
- Sanami Kono (Japanese order: 河野実実, こうの さなみ)
- Sanami Maki (Japanese order: 牧実実, まき さなみ)
How to pronounce Sanami
Break it into 3 parts: sa · na · mi. 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 さなみ.
Questions about Sanami
What does Sanami mean in Japanese?
Sanami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 実実, combines these meanings: reality + reality. Other spellings include 真実 (true + reality), 佐南 (assistant + south), 小波 (little + waves).
How do you write Sanami in kanji?
The most common way is 実実 (さなみ). It can also be written 真実, 佐南, 小波, 真未, 早波.
How do you write Sanami in katakana?
Sanami is サナミ in katakana and さなみ in hiragana.
Is Sanami a boy or girl name?
Sanami is mostly used for girls.
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