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Sayu 佐友 – Japanese girl given name
Sayu (佐友) is read さゆ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 佐友, the characters mean: assistant + friend. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Sayu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 佐友 | さゆ | assistant + friend | 11 |
| 幸優 | さゆ | happiness + tenderness | 25 |
| 左右 | さゆう | left + right | 10 |
| 左遊 | さゆう | left + play | 17 |
| 彩由 | さゆ | coloring + wherefore | 16 |
| 咲結 | さゆ | blossom + tie | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sayu
Sayu in different scripts
| Romaji | Sayu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さゆ |
| Katakana | サユ |
| Kanji (most common) | 佐友 |
Full name examples
- Sayu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城佐友, ゆうき さゆ)
- Sayu Kono (Japanese order: 河野佐友, こうの さゆ)
- Sayu Maki (Japanese order: 牧佐友, まき さゆ)
How to pronounce Sayu
Break it into 1 parts: sayu. 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 さゆ.
Questions about Sayu
What does Sayu mean in Japanese?
Sayu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 佐友, combines these meanings: assistant + friend. Other spellings include 幸優 (happiness + tenderness), 左右 (left + right), 左遊 (left + play).
How do you write Sayu in kanji?
The most common way is 佐友 (さゆ). It can also be written 幸優, 左右, 左遊, 彩由, 咲結.
How do you write Sayu in katakana?
Sayu is サユ in katakana and さゆ in hiragana.
Is Sayu a boy or girl name?
Sayu is mostly used for girls.
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