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Yasumi 安三 – Japanese girl given name
Yasumi (安三) is read やすみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 安三, the characters mean: relax + three. This reading can be written with at least 54 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Yasumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 安三 | やすみ | relax + three | 9 |
| 安見 | やすみ | relax + see | 13 |
| 安実 | やすみ | relax + reality | 14 |
| 保実 | やすみ | protect + reality | 17 |
| 安水 | やすみ | relax + water | 10 |
| 安身 | やすみ | relax + somebody | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yasumi
Yasumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Yasumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やすみ |
| Katakana | ヤスミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 安三 |
Full name examples
- Yasumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城安三, ゆうき やすみ)
- Yasumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野安三, こうの やすみ)
- Yasumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧安三, まき やすみ)
How to pronounce Yasumi
Break it into 3 parts: ya · su · mi. 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 やすみ.
Questions about Yasumi
What does Yasumi mean in Japanese?
Yasumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 安三, combines these meanings: relax + three. Other spellings include 安見 (relax + see), 安実 (relax + reality), 保実 (protect + reality).
How do you write Yasumi in kanji?
The most common way is 安三 (やすみ). It can also be written 安見, 安実, 保実, 安水, 安身.
How do you write Yasumi in katakana?
Yasumi is ヤスミ in katakana and やすみ in hiragana.
Is Yasumi a boy or girl name?
Yasumi is mostly used for girls.
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安: relax, cheap, low
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