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Tsubaki 翼生 – Japanese girl given name
Tsubaki (翼生) is read つばき and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 翼生, the characters mean: wing + life. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 33 strokes in total.
About the name Tsubaki
Tsubaki (椿) is the camellia, a winter flower that stands out in the snow.
How to write Tsubaki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 翼生 | つばき | wing + life | 22 |
| 山茶 | つばき | mountain + tea | 12 |
| 椿生 | つばき | camellia + life | 18 |
| 翼希 | つばき | wing + hope | 24 |
| 椿有 | つばき | camellia + possess | 19 |
| 翼樹 | つばき | wing + timber | 33 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tsubaki
Tsubaki in different scripts
| Romaji | Tsubaki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | つばき |
| Katakana | ツバキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 翼生 |
Full name examples
- Tsubaki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城翼生, ゆうき つばき)
- Tsubaki Kono (Japanese order: 河野翼生, こうの つばき)
- Tsubaki Maki (Japanese order: 牧翼生, まき つばき)
How to pronounce Tsubaki
Break it into 3 parts: tsu · ba · ki. 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 つばき.
Questions about Tsubaki
What does Tsubaki mean in Japanese?
Tsubaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 翼生, combines these meanings: wing + life. Other spellings include 山茶 (mountain + tea), 椿生 (camellia + life), 翼希 (wing + hope).
How do you write Tsubaki in kanji?
The most common way is 翼生 (つばき). It can also be written 山茶, 椿生, 翼希, 椿有, 翼樹.
How do you write Tsubaki in katakana?
Tsubaki is ツバキ in katakana and つばき in hiragana.
Is Tsubaki a boy or girl name?
Tsubaki is mostly used for girls.
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