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Adachi 明立 – Japanese surname

Adachi (明立) is read あだち and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 明立, the characters mean: bright + stand up. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 19 strokes in total.

How to write Adachi in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
明立	あだち	bright + stand up	13
安立	あだち	relax + stand up	11
足立	あだち	leg + stand up	12
安達	あだち	relax + accomplished	18
足達	あだち	leg + accomplished	19
阿立	あだち	Africa + stand up	13

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

The kanji in Adachi

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

立

stand up, rise, set up, erect

5 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 1

On: リツ、リュウ、リットル Kun: た、たて、だ

安

relax, cheap, low, quiet

6 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3

On: アン Kun: やす

足

leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear

7 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 1

On: ソク Kun: あし、た

Adachi in different scripts

Romaji	Adachi
Hiragana	あだち
Katakana	アダチ
Kanji (most common)	明立

Full name examples

Ayumi Adachi (Japanese order: 明立歩美, あだちあゆみ)
Yurina Adachi (Japanese order: 明立百合奈, あだちゆりな)
Yuki Adachi (Japanese order: 明立結城, あだちゆうき)

How to pronounce Adachi

Break it into 3 parts: a · da · chi. 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 あだち.

Questions about Adachi

What does Adachi mean in Japanese?

Adachi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 明立, combines these meanings: bright + stand up. Other spellings include 安立 (relax + stand up), 足立 (leg + stand up), 安達 (relax + accomplished).

How do you write Adachi in kanji?

The most common way is 明立 (あだち). It can also be written 安立, 足立, 安達, 足達, 阿立.

How do you write Adachi in katakana?

Adachi is アダチ in katakana and あだち in hiragana.

How do you pronounce Adachi?

Adachi is read あだち and has 3 syllables (morae).

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Themes: Light and sun

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