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Aihara 会原 – Japanese surname

Aihara (会原) is read あいはら and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 会原, the characters mean: meeting + meadow. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 28 strokes in total.

How to write Aihara in Japanese

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
会原あいはらmeeting + meadow16
合原あいはらfit + meadow16
相原あいはらinter- + meadow19
在原あいはらexist + meadow16
愛原あいはらlove + meadow23
藍原あいはらindigo + meadow28

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

The kanji in Aihara

会
meeting, meet, party, association
6 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: カイ、エ Kun: あ、あつ
原
meadow, original, primitive, field
10 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: ゲン Kun: はら
合
fit, suit, join, 0.1
6 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: ゴウ、ガッ、カッ Kun: あ、あい
相
inter-, mutual, together, each other
9 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3
On: ソウ、ショウ Kun: あい

Aihara in different scripts

RomajiAihara
Hiraganaあいはら
Katakanaアイハラ
Kanji (most common)会原

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How to pronounce Aihara

Break it into 3 parts: ai · ha · ra. 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 あいはら.

Questions about Aihara

What does Aihara mean in Japanese?

Aihara has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 会原, combines these meanings: meeting + meadow. Other spellings include 合原 (fit + meadow), 相原 (inter- + meadow), 在原 (exist + meadow).

How do you write Aihara in kanji?

The most common way is 会原 (あいはら). It can also be written 合原, 相原, 在原, 愛原, 藍原.

How do you write Aihara in katakana?

Aihara is アイハラ in katakana and あいはら in hiragana.

How do you pronounce Aihara?

Aihara is read あいはら and has 4 syllables (morae).

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Other surnames that use 会

会: meeting, meet, party

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