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Agui 日外 – Japanese surname
Agui (日外) is read あぐい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 日外, the characters mean: day + outside. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Agui in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 日外 | あぐい | day + outside | 9 |
| 安食 | あぐい | relax + eat | 15 |
| 英比 | あぐい | England + compare | 12 |
| 安居 | あぐい | relax + reside | 14 |
| 安居院 | あぐい | relax + reside + Inst. | 24 |
| 安久井 | あぐい | relax + long time + well | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Agui
Agui in different scripts
| Romaji | Agui |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あぐい |
| Katakana | アグイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 日外 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Agui (Japanese order: 日外歩美, あぐい あゆみ)
- Yurina Agui (Japanese order: 日外百合奈, あぐい ゆりな)
- Yuki Agui (Japanese order: 日外結城, あぐい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Agui
Break it into 2 parts: a · gui. 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 あぐい.
Questions about Agui
What does Agui mean in Japanese?
Agui has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 日外, combines these meanings: day + outside. Other spellings include 安食 (relax + eat), 英比 (England + compare), 安居 (relax + reside).
How do you write Agui in kanji?
The most common way is 日外 (あぐい). It can also be written 安食, 英比, 安居, 安居院, 安久井.
How do you write Agui in katakana?
Agui is アグイ in katakana and あぐい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Agui?
Agui is read あぐい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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