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Akai 明井 – Japanese surname
Akai (明井) is read あかい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 明井, the characters mean: bright + well. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Akai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 明井 | あかい | bright + well | 12 |
| 明居 | あかい | bright + reside | 16 |
| 赤井 | あかい | red + well | 11 |
| 赤居 | あかい | red + reside | 15 |
| 紅井 | あかい | crimson + well | 13 |
| 朱井 | あかい | vermilion + well | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Akai
Akai in different scripts
| Romaji | Akai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あかい |
| Katakana | アカイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 明井 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Akai (Japanese order: 明井歩美, あかい あゆみ)
- Yurina Akai (Japanese order: 明井百合奈, あかい ゆりな)
- Yuki Akai (Japanese order: 明井結城, あかい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Akai
Break it into 2 parts: a · kai. 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 あかい.
Questions about Akai
What does Akai mean in Japanese?
Akai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 明井, combines these meanings: bright + well. Other spellings include 明居 (bright + reside), 赤井 (red + well), 赤居 (red + reside).
How do you write Akai in kanji?
The most common way is 明井 (あかい). It can also be written 明居, 赤井, 赤居, 紅井, 朱井.
How do you write Akai in katakana?
Akai is アカイ in katakana and あかい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Akai?
Akai is read あかい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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