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Yasuaki 和明 – Japanese boy given name

Yasuaki (和明) is read やすあき and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 和明, the characters mean: harmony + bright. This reading can be written with at least 41 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 18 strokes in total.

How to write Yasuaki in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
和明	やすあき	harmony + bright	16
安明	やすあき	relax + bright	14
保明	やすあき	protect + bright	17
安秋	やすあき	relax + autumn	15
保秋	やすあき	protect + autumn	18
和昭	やすあき	harmony + shining	17

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Yasuaki

和

harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften

8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3

On: ワ、オ、カ Kun: やわ、なご、あ

明

bright, light

8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: メイ、ミョウ、ミン Kun: あ、あか、あき

安

relax, cheap, low, quiet

6 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3

On: アン Kun: やす

保

protect, guarantee, keep, preserve

9 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 5

On: ホ、ホウ Kun: たも

Yasuaki in different scripts

Romaji	Yasuaki
Hiragana	やすあき
Katakana	ヤスアキ
Kanji (most common)	和明

Full name examples

Yasuaki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城和明, ゆうきやすあき)
Yasuaki Kono (Japanese order: 河野和明, こうのやすあき)
Yasuaki Maki (Japanese order: 牧和明, まきやすあき)

How to pronounce Yasuaki

Break it into 3 parts: ya · sua · ki. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written やすあき.

Questions about Yasuaki

What does Yasuaki mean in Japanese?

Yasuaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 和明, combines these meanings: harmony + bright. Other spellings include 安明 (relax + bright), 保明 (protect + bright), 安秋 (relax + autumn).

How do you write Yasuaki in kanji?

The most common way is 和明 (やすあき). It can also be written 安明, 保明, 安秋, 保秋, 和昭.

How do you write Yasuaki in katakana?

Yasuaki is ヤスアキ in katakana and やすあき in hiragana.

Is Yasuaki a boy or girl name?

Yasuaki is mostly used for boys.

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Themes: Light and sun Music and sound Seasons

Other names that use 和

和: harmony, Japanese style, peace

Aeka 和果 Aeri 和理 Aino 和野 Anna 安和 Asana 朝和 Ayuna 歩和 Emina 笑和 Hiroyasu 大和 Hiyori 日和 Junna 順和 Kazue 和枝 Kazuko 和子

Names with a similar sound

Yasue 安重 Yasuha 要葉 Yasuharu 安治 Yasuhiko 連彦 Yasuhiro 康弘 Yasuhisa 康長 Yasuji 安二 Yasuka 保加 Yasuki 安記 Yasuko 康子

Similar first names by meaning

Aeka 和果 Aeri 和理 Ageha 一葉 Ai 愛 Aika 愛香 Aiko 会子 Aina 愛生 Aino 和野