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Tsubasa 翼 – Japanese unisex given name
Tsubasa (翼) is read つばさ and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 翼, the characters mean: wing. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Tsubasa
Tsubasa means wing (翼). It is used for boys and girls and suggests freedom and flight.
How to write Tsubasa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 翼 | つばさ | wing | 17 |
| 空舞 | つばさ | empty + dance | 23 |
| 大翼 | つばさ | large + wing | 20 |
| 心翼 | つばさ | heart + wing | 21 |
| 羽根 | つばさ | feathers + root | 16 |
| 太陽 | つばさ | plump + sunshine | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tsubasa
Tsubasa in different scripts
| Romaji | Tsubasa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | つばさ |
| Katakana | ツバサ |
| Kanji (most common) | 翼 |
Full name examples
- Tsubasa Yuki (Japanese order: 結城翼, ゆうき つばさ)
- Tsubasa Kono (Japanese order: 河野翼, こうの つばさ)
- Tsubasa Maki (Japanese order: 牧翼, まき つばさ)
How to pronounce Tsubasa
Break it into 3 parts: tsu · ba · sa. 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 つばさ.
Questions about Tsubasa
What does Tsubasa mean in Japanese?
Tsubasa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 翼, combines these meanings: wing. Other spellings include 空舞 (empty + dance), 大翼 (large + wing), 心翼 (heart + wing).
How do you write Tsubasa in kanji?
The most common way is 翼 (つばさ). It can also be written 空舞, 大翼, 心翼, 羽根, 太陽.
How do you write Tsubasa in katakana?
Tsubasa is ツバサ in katakana and つばさ in hiragana.
Is Tsubasa a boy or girl name?
Tsubasa is used for both boys and girls.
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