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Yasuji 安二 – Japanese boy given name
Yasuji (安二) is read やすじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 安二, the characters mean: relax + two. This reading can be written with at least 34 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Yasuji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 安二 | やすじ | relax + two | 8 |
| 保二 | やすじ | protect + two | 11 |
| 安治 | やすじ | relax + reign | 14 |
| 保治 | やすじ | protect + reign | 17 |
| 安次 | やすじ | relax + next | 12 |
| 保次 | やすじ | protect + next | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yasuji
Yasuji in different scripts
| Romaji | Yasuji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やすじ |
| Katakana | ヤスジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 安二 |
Full name examples
- Yasuji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城安二, ゆうき やすじ)
- Yasuji Kono (Japanese order: 河野安二, こうの やすじ)
- Yasuji Maki (Japanese order: 牧安二, まき やすじ)
How to pronounce Yasuji
Break it into 3 parts: ya · su · ji. 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 やすじ.
Questions about Yasuji
What does Yasuji mean in Japanese?
Yasuji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 安二, combines these meanings: relax + two. Other spellings include 保二 (protect + two), 安治 (relax + reign), 保治 (protect + reign).
How do you write Yasuji in kanji?
The most common way is 安二 (やすじ). It can also be written 保二, 安治, 保治, 安次, 保次.
How do you write Yasuji in katakana?
Yasuji is ヤスジ in katakana and やすじ in hiragana.
Is Yasuji a boy or girl name?
Yasuji is mostly used for boys.
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安: relax, cheap, low
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